Chapter 210. Otavio's Parents

A week after Samy's departure, Lenda entered the living room, where everyone in the family was quietly drinking wine. Each with their own thoughts. She stared at them and walked into the living room.

"I've come to say goodbye."

Until then, no one had minded her watching them, but when she said those words, everyone turned to her, especially Afhany and Moisés, who looked at her as if they were losing another family member. Lenda remained serious.

"You can't leave us... Not yet." Afhany said bitterly.

"We have to. Mary will probably arrive today and you'll have a lot to celebrate. Sadness is the shelter of darkness. No more silence. No more mourning. Thomás knows that his grandfather is much better now. You must get on with your lives. I'll be back with you as soon as I can... You know I need to recover. Two guardians will take my place. I think they'll need a more conventional quarters than mine." S