Chapter 67

In the 12th week of pregnancy, Helena and Bruno returned to Dr. Pereira's office for the morphological ultrasound. They were eager to find out the baby's gender, but also a bit apprehensive due to the concerns they had shared in Paraty Square a few months ago.

The office was calm and peaceful, with the soft light emanating from the ultrasound machine filling the room. Helena lay on the examination table, with Bruno holding her hand affectionately. Both of them gazed at the screen, anxious to see the newest addition to their family.

Dr. Pereira, a gentle man with graying hair, began moving the transducer over Helena's belly. As the images started to appear on the screen, the future parents' hearts raced.

“Let's take a look,” the doctor said with a friendly smile. “First, I'll check the baby's gender.”

Helena and Bruno kept their eyes fixed on the screen, watching as the doctor focused on the right spot.

“Well, here's the news you've been waiting for,” Dr