Axel didn't openly go against his father, and the main reason for that is Rene. Unlike Axel, she cannot escape the constant pressure by leaving home for a couple of days. The boy tries not to escalate the situation at home so that the younger does not get nervous. He comes home early, before Rene goes to bed, and spends more time with her. Plus, Axel still drives the younger to school, although it doesn't always work. They play Jenga together, have dinner and, despite the constant presence of Inna in the room, enjoy each other's company. The atmosphere in the house is still oppressive. The father does not return to the topic of their closeness anymore, while Rene tries not to bring her mum to hysteria and keeps her distance from Axel.
This continues until the new year when Chan decides to
