However, she was concerned about whether Marcia could adjust; after all, coming from wealth, Marcia had never lived in such a modest place.

Elissa gently suggested, "Stay here for now. We can discuss it more when Raphael returns. I think he'll agree."

Narcia's lips twitched as she surveyed the surroundings, feeling a mix of temptation and apprehension.

She had the financial means to support both Elissa and Raphael, potentially living together in harmony. But memories of her submissive past to Yousef, and the fact that she had even abandoned her daughter under his influence only for him to cheat on her, filled her with resentment!

Finally, she confessed to Elissa that she couldn't envision adapting to such a simple life and insisted on returning to her own home.