Summary

At the start of “The Nun,” Irina’s appearance was transformed in Brussels by a woman who worked in Hollywood. Irina reveled in the opportunity to become someone new and leave her painful past behind her, but the trill dulled quickly. She reflected on Teddy’s sincerity and support after her mother passed away. One night, he read to her from the start of his own novel. When he asked for her honest opinion, Irina felt compelled to tell him the truth about their relationship. Teddy pushed back, expressing his willingness to have an open marriage and allow her to fulfill her sexual desires, begging her to reconsider. They arrived at work together the next morning, and before exiting the car, Irina removed Teddy’s grandmother’s engagement ring. He drove off, and Irina passed...