Chapter: 1948

With those words, she made her way to the balcony off the living room.

Carson followed and watched her, her silhouette framed against the night.

She stayed silent, and Carson chose not to break that silence. He understood that pressing for answers sometimes led to revelations one might not wish to uncover.

The air between them was charged, Rosa wrestling with uncertainty while Carson remained a picture of tranquility.

"Carson." Rosa finally spoke up after a pause, turning to face him.