Chapter 8

Summary

• Fadi and Yara have dinner in bed, eating falafel bowls while watching a video on Fadi's phone.
• Yara tries to mask her disappointment about a trip she can't take, feeling unable to confide in Fadi.
• Yara reveals her conflict with her coworker Amanda, whom she called a racist during a department meeting.
• Fadi discourages Yara from openly calling people racists, emphasizing the need to control emotions for the sake of her career.
• Fadi questions whether Yara is overreacting to Amanda's behavior, leading Yara to question her own perceptions.
• Yara confronts Fadi about not being able to chaperone a cruise, attributing blame to him and highlighting their double standards.
• The argument escalates as Fadi dismisses Yara's desire for independence, citing his responsibilities and financial contributions.
• Fadi suggests that Yara's dissatisfaction stems from personal issues and tells her she needs help after she breaks a glass in frustration.
• Yara reflects on her history of outbursts in their marriage and the fear of resembling her own parents and harming her children.
• The chapter reveals Yara's internal struggle with anger management and her efforts to suppress her emotions for the sake of family harmony.