Chapter 177. Maureen

Matheus reflected as he walked, on how he felt no difference in his body.

"What did he mean by a banquet also offered to celebrate my immortality? Did anything else extraordinary happen?" Matheus asked in a whisper.

"My brother was born."

Matheus thought for a few seconds, then smiled.

"My brother, always trying to put me in the background."

Thomás looked at him angrily.

"He didn't ask for my brother to be born today! You should be more grateful, because he did the impossible to make you an immortal!"

"I know, my nephew. I meant no offense. I'm very happy with my current situation. Thanks to all of you, I'll see my children grow up and live with the woman I love forever."

"Yes... That's great news. Just don't forget that your children are mortal, so what you didn't wish for yourself will probably fall on your children. They'll grow old and you�