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Intertwined Past and Present

Miguel silently watched Isabella and Vitoria talking, feeling a flood of emotions invade his heart. The past and the present seemed to collide in an overwhelming way, messing with his certainties and shaking his tranquility.

Vitoria's words echoed in his mind, revealing the existence of a son he had known for a short time. He never imagined that his story with Vitoria would have such consequences, and the revelation brought a mixture of shock, guilt and responsibility.

As the conversation between the two women continued, Miguel relived moments of his relationship with Vitoria, painful memories that he had tried to bury. The feeling of sadness and hurt resurfaced, but now he was also confronted with the reality of being the father of a child.

A part of him wondered what might have been if he'd known his son from the start. Another part felt confused and feared for the impact this revelation would have on his marriage to Isabella.

Miguel could no longer bear