The next day, Marta’s mother sat her down, her eyes filled with concern.

“Marta, my dear, what happened last night?” she asked, her voice trembling.

Marta hesitated, remembering Leon’s touch and Dario’s unexpected passion. She took a deep breath.

“Mom, I met Leon at the book fair. He did take me for a drink, but it stopped there. I couldn’t go through with it. I realized what I truly wanted.”

Her mother’s face softened with relief.

“And Dario?”

“Dario and I had a long talk. We realized how much we mean to each other. We’re going to work on our marriage. Last night, he showed me how much he still cares.”

Her mother hugged her tightly. “I’m so glad, Marta. Love isn’t always easy, but it’s worth fighting for.”

Marta smiled, feeling hopeful for the future. The book fair had changed everything, but in the end, it brought her and Dario closer together.