Chapter 118

The apartment was imbued with the scent of newness and possibility. Helena was in the living room, watching as the boxes were unloaded by her children, Isabel, Antônio, and Emanoel, as they excitedly organized their new rooms. It was a moment of transition, full of promises and challenges.

As Helena familiarized herself with the space, Lucia approached with two glasses of champagne, a warm smile lighting up her face. She handed a glass to Helena before taking a sip of her own.

“To new beginnings,” Lucia proposed, raising her glass in a silent toast.

Helena smiled, lightly touching her glass to Lucia's.

“To new beginnings,” she echoed, feeling a comforting warmth spread through her chest.

Lucia watched Helena for a moment before beginning to speak, her curiosity evident in her expression.

“So, did Bruno really ask you to move in with him?” she inquired, seeking to better understand the situation.

Helena nodded, her eyes reflecting a mi