her thoughts drifted, struggling against the accumulated fatigue of the previous days. The sound from the kitchen reached her, wher

y, I have something to tell you," he announced, a glimmer of excitement i

ed. "What is it?" she asked, feignin

sm was palpable. "He's returned after spending years traveling

knew he was Thomas's twin, but their paths had never crossed. "

should I put it... a bit unpredictable. He has always had this ability to live i

of the stability she had built with Thomas. The idea that Nathan could enter their lives like a storm

ily." Thomas smiled, clearly excited about seeing his brother again. "I

tomach. "Have you planned anything for his retu

small party. Just a few close frien

eart. She knew it would involve preparations, social interactions, and potentia

omas got up and went back to the kitchen to finish preparing dinner. Léa found herself alon

le, reckless adventures that seemed straight out of a novel. But behind this appealing image, Léa couldn't help but feel a dull an

dishes they could serve, and the childhood memories he hoped to share with his brother. Léa nodded, but her thoughts were elsewhere. She wondered

set up candles to create a warm ambiance. But each time she lost herself in her thoughts, anxiety assailed her again. She felt as

to smile and participate in discussions, but a part of her felt trapped in a role that didn't suit her. The day of the party approached,

and the aroma of cooked dishes floated in the air. Thomas was overjoyed, welcoming guests with a radi

liar faces, but her mind was elsewhere. She awaited Nathan, wondering what kind of person he t

air. Léa stood a little apart, watching the scene unfold before her. Thomas, cheerful, welcomed guests wit

risma immediately captured everyone's attention. His presence was magnetic, an energy that drew eyes and ignited curiosity.

d a confidence that seemed almost intimidating. Laughter rose even louder, and he engaged in conversations with ease, c