SECRET MARRIAGE
Naomi entered her room with quiet steps, the night following her like a long shadow. Adel was lying on the bed, and when he heard the door open, he quickly closed his eyes, as if trying to hide in sleep to escape a confrontation he wasn't prepared for. She climbed onto the bed, moved a little closer to him, and whispered in a tone that held a gentle teasing undertone:
Naomi: So soon? Can you fall asleep that easily?
Adel slowly opened his eyes and turned to face her, looking at her with a mixture of weariness and deep thought.
Adel: No, I haven't slept yet. I was thinking about Nellie. Why does she always look so sad?Naomi took a deep breath before answering.
Naomi: Nellie has experienced a trauma beyond her years. She lost her entire family all at once. This kind of s
