Chapter 52

Helena was sitting at her small desk in the apartment she shared with Lucia, focused on her laptop. The screen's glow illuminated her face as she typed messages to Bruno. They had established a routine of exchanging messages about their daily lives, sharing details of their separate lives.

She would tell him about the law firm where she worked, the challenges she faced, and how she was progressing in her legal career. Helena also shared her experiences at law school, talking about classes, classmates, and preparations for her upcoming graduation party, which was approaching rapidly.

On the other hand, Bruno would detail his life in Paraty, how the family's bicycle shop was doing well, and how he was investing time in creating a new business plan to expand the venture. He also spoke about his mother, Loreta, who had Alzheimer's, and how he was striving to provide her with the best possible care.

Despite the distance and the challenges they faced, Bruno and Helena fo