Chapter 41. Half-Truths

Juliano

I simply couldn't close my eyes that night.

Hearing everything Theo told me about the little girl left me numb. The moment I saw her, I knew that somehow she would be a light in our lives. It was a feeling of belonging, fraternity, and a lot of love, but with all of Emília's situation, it got pushed aside. I confess I found myself looking for her several times, but never found her.

It was 5 a.m. when I got out of bed and went to the bathroom. After taking a shower, brushing my teeth, and getting dressed, I grabbed my phone, noticing several messages from Yoon-Han.

Yoon 🐯

Hyung, are you awake? (05:45)

How are you guys? (05:45)

Have you talked to Rodrigo? (05:46)

Hyung? ? ? (05:46)

I chuckled at my friend's haste, missing him. Since we returned from that honeymoon, we've been talking every day, both through messages and video calls. Yoon was a friend for life, just like Rodrigo. Their relationship was more