CHAPTER 174

INSULIN

Clara woke up as usual with coffee in bed brought by Dalia. It was becoming a tradition between them, and she mentioned it to her friend. She said that if she decided to stop now, it would make her suffer from withdrawal. Dalia always brought two cups, even though Otávio didn't drink anything before brushing his teeth. As soon as Clara finished her coffee, her toothbrush was already extended by him, waiting for her to brush her teeth. What have we become? She thought while brushing her teeth. Will we be one of those old couples who worry about each other when one of them leaves the house without an umbrella or a coat? They already lacked sex, so it was guaranteed that they would be two old people who don't have sex. But older couples were affectionate with each other. Sex wasn't the only form of affection. Offering a T-shirt for your partner to sleep in, instead of wearing a nightgown or pyjamas, was a way of showing affection, right? Not being able to sleep when the other per