Chapter 19

Samson, still troubled and not understanding Gloria's reaction, quickly followed her to the living room. There, he saw Gloria, clearly struggling with her own turmoil, hastily greet Aunt Marie before rushing toward the exit. Aunt Marie, who had noticed Gloria's state the night before when she had arrived with Samson, narrowed her eyes, wondering what was going on.

Samson, however, didn’t even take the time to answer his aunt’s questions. He followed her quickly toward the door, hoping to catch up with Gloria before she disappeared. But by the time he reached the gate, he saw her getting into the first taxi that passed by. She left so quickly that he didn’t have time to react, and all he could do was watch the taxi drive away.