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CHAPTER 84
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The car was silent, except for the soft sound of the radio. Helena stared out the window with a distant look, still reeling from the news that Bruno had given her. The idea of having to move to Mato Grosso left her lost in thought, and she couldn't shake the feeling that everything was changing too quickly.
Bruno drove with determination, aware that the decision was difficult for Helena. He glanced at her from time to time, noting her worried expression. He wished to find the right words to comfort her and help her accept this change in their lives.
Finally, they arrived home. The children were waiting at the door, eager to welcome their father back. Isabel, Antônio, and Emanoel rushed to hug Bruno.
“Where are the grandparents, Daddy?” Isabel asked with a smile.
“Grandpa and Grandma didn't come back, little ones,” Bruno said gently, ruffling his children's hair.
The children seemed surprised and disappointed. They love
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