Giulia

That night was a whirlwind of emotions. After the terrible incident with the farm worker, fear spread throughout the house. I felt restless, worried and scared about what could happen next. Bernardo and the other men discussed how to deal with the situation, while Dona Lúcia tried to calm us down.

While everyone was talking in the room, I felt helpless and with a tight heart. How could something so terrible happen in such a quiet and peaceful place as that farm? I couldn't understand the cruelty behind that attack.

My mind was a thousand, trying to understand what could have motivated that violence. I wondered if it had anything to do with my family's past, with the enemies who had been tormenting us for so long. The memories of my father's murder and all the problems we faced in the past came to light, increasing my insecurity.

Bernardo approached me, noticing my anguish, and put a gentle hand on my shoulder, seeking to calm me down.

“Let's take care of everything, Giulia. I won't le