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CHAPTER 65
After their wedding, Bruno and Helena decided not to have a traditional honeymoon. With the shop and Loreta's health, Bruno's mother, requiring care, they opted for a peaceful weekend in Paraty, enjoying everything the charming town had to offer.
The morning after the wedding, the sun illuminated the room where Bruno and Helena slept. The gentle morning light caressed Helena's face, causing her to wake up with a smile. She turned in bed and found Bruno still deeply asleep, with tousled hair and one arm outstretched towards her. Helena watched him for a moment, reminiscing about the previous day, filled with emotions and surprises.
She decided to get up carefully so as not to wake him. After all, this was their first morning as husband and wife, and she wanted to do something special. Helena headed to the kitchen of the house, located in a small seaside village where they had rented a house for the weekend. She started preparing breakfast, kn
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Bruno and Helena had built a peaceful life together in Paraty. They lived in Bruno's parents' house, Loreta and Nilton, working side by side at Nilton's Bike. Additionally, they took care of Loreta, who suffered from Alzheimer's. Loreta adored Helena, and her presence in the house was a soothing balm for her, often remembering the young woman as her own daughter.Their routine was filled with love and care, even as they dealt with the challenges Loreta's illness presented. Bruno admired Helena's patience and the unconditional love she showed for his mother. They knew their lives were busy, but they were content with the choice they had made.However, a series of unexpected events began to shake the tranquility of their lives. It all began when Helena started feeling unwell. She was tired more frequently, had morning sickness, and felt strange pains in her body. Initially, she attributed it to the stress and exhaustion of caring for Loreta, b
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Helena and Bruno returned to Bruno's parents' house, Loreta and Nilton, after the exciting pregnancy news. As they walked down the hallway toward the living room, Helena felt radiant and eager to share the big news with her in-laws.Upon entering the living room, they found Loreta and Nilton sitting together, engaged in lively conversation. Helena noticed that Loreta was having one of her clearer days, making the moment even more special. Nilton, on the other hand, appeared visibly concerned, thinking that something bad might have happened to the couple.Nilton, his voice laden with concern, asked, “Where have you two been? Did something happen?”Bruno and Helena exchanged glances, sharing a smile. It was time to break the news. Bruno approached Nilton and placed his hand on his father's shoulder, saying with a twinkle in his eye, “Dad, the good news is that nothing bad has happened. On the contrary, so
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