As Natalia sat at her desk, typing away at her computer, she couldn't help but feel grateful for Anthonio's mother. "I don't know how I would manage without you," she said, turning to the older woman who was folding laundry nearby.Anthonio's mother smiled warmly. "It's no trouble at all, dear. I'm happy to help out while I'm here."Natalia sighed. "I just wish I had more time to take care of things around the house."Anthonio's mother nodded sympathetically. "I know how it is. That's why I'm here. Let me take care of the little things so you can focus on your work and the baby."Natalia smiled gratefully. "Thank you so much. I really appreciate it."Anthonio's mother patted her arm. "No need to thank me, dear. It's my pleasure."Over the next few days, Anthonio's mother helped Natalia to organize the baby room and nursery, folding tiny clothes and arranging stuffed animals on the shelves. She also took care of little house chores like sweeping the floors and doing the dishes,

As Alex made his way to the living room where his friends were, he noticed Shasha's presence in the nursery. He couldn't resist turning his head to take a better look at her.Shasha noticed Alex's gaze and couldn't help but feel flattered. She had always found him attractive but kept her feelings hidden because of their shared circle of friends."Hey," Alex finally called out to her, "what are you doing in here?""Just helping Natalia with a few things," Shasha replied with a smile."Ah, well keep up the good work," Alex replied before making his way to the living room. However, he couldn't stop thinking about Shasha. Her beauty and intelligence had always been attractive to him.As the night went on, Alex found himself unable to concentrate on the conversations around him, all he could think of was Shasha. He knew he had to talk to her at some point, but he wanted to do it right.Finally, towards the end of the night, he found himself alone with Shasha in the kitchen. It was now

Natalia's father was not entirely comfortable with the idea of leaving his daughter and granddaughter in Brazil, even with the assurance of Anthonio and his mother's care. He worried about their safety and wellbeing in a foreign country.However, Natalia's mother tried to ease his concerns. "Have faith in Anthonio and his mother, dear," she said. "They have been wonderful hosts to us and have treated Natalia and Shasha like family. I trust them to keep our daughter and grandson safe."Natalia's father was still hesitant, but Natalia' spoke up, "Daddy, I am happy here with Anthonio and his mother. Shasha and I have made so many wonderful memories, and I couldn't have done it without them. They have become like family to us, and I trust them completely."Natalia's mother chimed in, "And let's not forget, Anthonio is also very close to Natalia. They have become close friends and rely on each other for support. I don't think Anthonio could bear the thought of losing Natalia as a frien

With Ethan growing fast, Natalia and Anthonio focused on their jobs and their relationship, cherishing every moment they spent together as a family. They watched in awe as Ethan continued to hit his developmental milestones one by one.As for Natalia's friends, Shasha and Alex, they were taking their relationship slow, enjoying each other's company without the pressures of marriage looming over them. They believed that love was about appreciating and respecting each other first before taking any big steps.They still had plans for the future, but they wanted to go at their own pace and make sure that they were both ready to take the next step. They talked about their dreams and aspirations, supporting each other through challenges and setbacks.As they spent more time together, they felt their love grow and deepen. They knew that they had something special, something worth fighting for, and they took their time, waiting for the right moment to take things to the next level.Their frie

Natalia did not waste any time and began searching for the best private schools in the area. She found one that had excellent reviews and a diverse student population. She approached Anthonio about the school, and he was hesitant."I'm not sure about this, Natalia. I want Ethan to learn Spanish and continue our traditions," Anthonio said."I understand, but I think it's important for Ethan to learn about different cultures and broaden his horizons," Natalia replied.Anthonio thought for a moment and eventually agreed. "Okay, but we need to make sure that he continues to learn Spanish at home."Natalia smiled, relieved. "Of course, we can do that. I'll start the registration process tomorrow."As promised, Natalia took care of everything to enroll Ethan in the private school. She was determined to give him the best education possible. However, she knew that Anthonio's father, Justino, would not be happy about it.When Anthonio told his father about Ethan's new school, Justino was f