Synopsis

Sharon’s grandfather had a way with words, a penchant for remarks that often landed with a sting. It seemed, Maria mused, that Sharon had inherited this peculiar talent. The comments, delivered with apparent nonchalance, frequently targeted Maria, leaving her feeling wounded and misunderstood. Each barb sparked a familiar discomfort, a sense of being unfairly singled out. The situation was compounded by another source of irritation: her new boyfriend, Cloud. His constant directives, his ins