“Adria, Mom’s mental state has improved over the past two days, and she told us to hurry up and call you—just in case you get tangled up with Calvin again when you return to New York,” said the voice on the other end of the phone. It was soft and friendly, belonging to her sister-in-law, Areiza Venzor.Adriana lowered her voice and hummed softly, “I know.”Areiza continued, “When you give up on someone you love, it’s supposed to hurt them more. But if you’re the one who doesn’t care about yourself, you’re just a fool losing out, while he’s lost a good woman who truly loved him.”Over the past three years, her sister-in-law had said countless comforting words to her. Even late at night, when Adriana struggled with insomnia, Areiza would sneak out to buy some beer, take her to the rooftop, and chat with her. Sometimes, they even cursed Calvin together.Adriana’s eyes grew hot, tears threatening to fall. “Yes,” she said, “he’ll soon realize no other woman will ever love him as much as I
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