CHAPTER 78

The routine at Helena's house was always full of action, especially when it involved helping the three children – Isabel, Antônio, and Emanoel - with their homework. That afternoon, they were sitting at the kitchen table, books, and notebooks scattered as they tried to unravel the mysteries of math and science. Loreta was in the living room, engrossed in her favorite soap opera.

Antônio, the oldest of the twins, cast a tired look at his mother and murmured, “Math is boring.”

Helena laughed. “But math is fascinating, Antônio! It can be challenging at times, but it's like solving puzzles.”

Isabel, with her childlike frankness, grumbled, “I think science is worse.”

Emanoel joined the conversation, “School is boring. Can't we just play all day?”

Helena frowned, jokingly, “Is there a rebellion against school happening here? You know education is important, don't you?”

The three children laughed and continued their lessons as Helena encouraged their love for learning.

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