Chapter 44

Bruno and Helena continued with their lives, each in their city, but the love they shared remained burning, like a flame that couldn't be extinguished.

Bruno was back at Nilton's Bike, managing his bicycle shop in Paraty. He still remembered the passionate nights with Helena and the promises they had made to each other. Although he was busy with work, his mind often wandered to Helena.

Helena, on the other hand, was back at the law firm in São Paulo. She still remembered the time she spent with Bruno. Amid contracts and legal proceedings, her heart raced every time she thought of Bruno.

She was having lunch with Lucia at a restaurant near the office when her phone buzzed with a message from Bruno. Her face instantly lit up with a smile, and she began typing a response while Lucia discussed the upcoming hearing.

Lucia looked at Helena's love-struck face and couldn't help but comment, "It looks like the weekend did wonders for you, my friend."

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