Four months after Isabel's birth, Helena and Bruno were at a follow-up appointment with the obstetrician. Little Isabel was with them, comfortably seated in her stroller, as they waited in the doctor's waiting room.Helena was nervous, not only about returning to the routine of medical check-ups, but also about confirming her health after childbirth and Isabel's well-being. And, of course, for a special reason that had her on edge. She hadn't shared it with Bruno yet, but she was concerned about the possibility of being pregnant again so soon after Isabel's birth.Bruno noticed Helena's anxiety and held her hand, looking at her lovingly. “It will be okay, my love. Isabel is doing great, and so are you. The doctor will only confirm that.”Helena weakly smiled, appreciating Bruno's reassurance. However, the secret she was keeping still weighed heavy on her heart.Finally, it was their turn for the appointment. Helena, Bruno, and Isabel entered the doctor's office. The obstetrician, Dr.

Spring was in full swing, and colorful flowers were blossoming throughout the city of Paraty. The sun was shining, illuminating Helena's path as she strolled through the tranquil streets of the town, her hair gently dancing in the breeze. She was pregnant with twins and was heading to meet her brother, Marcelo, who had traveled from São Paulo to visit her. The news of the pregnancy had already spread among the family, but Helena was eager to share all the details with her brother.Marcelo was waiting at the cozy café that Bruno and Helena used to frequent together since they found out about the twins. He was visibly excited about seeing his sister and spending time with her in her new life in Paraty.When Helena entered the café and saw her brother, her face lit up with joy. She rushed to embrace him, and the two hugged tightly as if they were reuniting after years, even though they had seen each other just a few months ago when Isabel was born.“Marcelo, how I've missed you!” Helena

Helena and Bruno were in the hospital, and the tension in the air was palpable. Antônio and Emanoel, their twins, had come into the world prematurely and were now fighting for their lives in the incubator. It was an anguishing situation for any parent, and Helena and Bruno were facing the challenge with courage and determination.The neonatal ICU room was a bustling environment, with nurses and doctors caring for premature infants. Helena and Bruno approached the twins' incubator, anxiously watching their little, fragile faces through the glass.Bruno was exhausted, not only from lack of sleep but also from constant worry. He had decided to stay at home with Isabel to ensure she received the attention and care she needed.Helena stood by Bruno's side, her gaze fixed on the twins. She held Bruno's hand firmly, silently sharing their mutual support as they awaited news about the babies' condition.Dr. Pereira, the obstetrician who had performed the emergency cesarean section, approached

The soft light of late afternoon flooded Bruno's parents' cozy kitchen, where everyone sat around the table. Loreta played with her grandchildren, Isabel, Antônio, and Emanoel, in the adjacent living room, providing a momentary relief for the family.In the kitchen, Helena, Bruno, and Nilton gathered around the table. It was time to discuss what had happened earlier when Loreta left home in a state of confusion. They exchanged silent glances, knowing it was time to address a topic that had been avoided for years. Helena, curious and determined, took the initiative.“I was thinking, Mr. Matos, about this farm Loreta talks about so much when she's confused. You've mentioned that she is the daughter of a rancher, right?”Nilton sighed deeply, looking at Helena's concerned face. It was a subject that rarely came up, but now it seemed inevitable.Nilton nodded, his gaze wandering into the past. “Yes, Helena. When Loreta and I met, she was the heir to a large farm in Mato Grosso. At that ti

After Gustavo Nery, the lawyer responsible for the Siqueira family's estate, left, the room fell into a momentary silence. The atmosphere was filled with tension and uncertainty. Helena sat down once again and looked at Nilton and Bruno.“Do you know if Loreta has her guardianship formalized? Any documents that prove Nilton is her legal guardian?” Helena asked while her eyes rested on Nilton.Nilton seemed confused by the question. He shook his head negatively. “No, we've never needed that. Loreta has always taken care of herself.”Helena took a deep breath and looked at Nilton with understanding. “I understand, but the situation has changed now. Loreta is not in a condition to make decisions for herself. It would be much easier and safer if we had this formal documentation. After all, we are dealing with the Siqueira family's estate, and Loreta's legal representative must be in compliance.”Nilton seemed to realize the importance of the situation but was uncertain about how to procee