Chapter 115

• Johana falls silent upon hearing Carson's words.
• "Sweetheart, I am nobody in your life to tell you what to do or not! You know you have my friendship, but it's only natural that it hurts me to see you suffer, Joha. Just think carefully, sometimes when we play too close to the fire, we get burned. It often happens in relationships, where both parties recognize their feelings, but it can also happen that one of them gets hurt, and in this case, it's you. And it's not that I'm trying to make you think that you are less... Because the truth is, you are beautiful, and I say this with much respect and appreciation that I have for you. It could be that Maksyn said those words to you because he was filled with pleasure, because even if you don't believe it, you are gorgeous and have a well-formed body. Your face and hair attract attention, especially to someone who has seen you naked, and in this case, it's him! You are a kind, beautiful, and very clever girl. But feelings are very different things, Joha. In matters of the heart, no one has control. Or perhaps it's because he does feel something for you and is confused, but that's where you have to focus more on being an empowered woman. When women embrace that sense of empowerment, that strength makes them greater, leaving the man in doubt, intrigued to know what the woman thinks or wants," Carson said, holding Johana's hand.
• "Thank you... Thank you, Carson. I needed to hear all of this, and I knew I would hear it from you. You have no idea how much I appreciate it," she said, caressing his hand.