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Melissa:

As I expected, my parents were incredibly sweet to Ricardo. They treated him like a son, and I wouldn't expect anything less from them. They know how responsible I am with my actions—I never do anything without thinking it through and being certain of what I'm doing.

What surprised them, though, was when I mentioned that I was thinking about moving to São Paulo. Despite that, they accepted my decision well.

Now I'm packing a small suitcase for a few days because I won't stay there for long. I'm going with a little fear of what awaits me. I don't know how I'll be received. Even though Ricardo tells me everything will be fine, I'm scared. Will my in-laws like me? Several questions linger in my mind, and that familiar anxiety and anticipation start to creep in.

Ricardo is amazing. He constantly tries to reassure me that everything will work out, that his parents are wonderful and have accepted me without any issue. He tells me not to worry about it, that his biggest concern is h