The birthday party
Tiana displayed remarkable composure as she prepared to execute her plan. Despite the pain she was experiencing, she feigned normalcy when interacting with Santos, ensuring that he remained unaware of her discovery. In addition, she extended an invitation to her birthday party the following day, maintaining the illusion that all was well between them.
Santos could not have chosen a more inopportune moment to betray Tiana’s trust. His actions cast a shadow over what should have been a joyous occasion, heightening the impact of the confrontation that was about to unfold. The stage was set for a dramatic reckoning that would forever alter the course of their relationship.