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28: Manoela Ferraz
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2026-07-30 20:00:05The steam from the bathroom enveloped me like an unexpected embrace. I stood there, in front of the bathtub, almost unable to believe it was real. It had been so long since I'd known what it was like to take a shower without fear. Fear of the door being opened at any moment, fear of screams, of accusations, of being ripped from that small moment of peace.
My chest tightened. I had forgotten what it felt like to be safe.
The bathtub was full, the water releasing a light lavender
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The restaurant was discreet, hidden on a narrow street, with a simple façade and windows covered by red curtains. I always chose places like this—where no one paid too much attention. The muffled sound of conversations, cutlery clinking against plates, the smell of olive oil and grilled meat… everything blended together, creating the perfect environment for conversations that shouldn't exist.My contact was already there, at one of the back tables. Ernesto was never late—he was a man who knew the value of punctuality, especially when dealing with someone like me. He nodded discreetly when he saw me come in.I walked over to him, my dark overcoat still damp from the light rain falling outside. I sat down, unhurriedly, and signaled to the waiter. I ordered a double whiskey, no ice. I need
A Second Chance For The Billionaire 51: Manoela Ferraz
The silence of the penthouse slowly swallowed me.There were days when it felt like an embrace—welcoming, calm, safe. But today… today it was suffocating.The clock showed just past three in the afternoon, and I had already counted how many times the wind had swayed the curtains, how many pregnancy books were stacked on the coffee table, and even how many white tiles there were in the kitchen.Three days.Only three days until the next doctor's appointment, three days until I might hear from the doctor that I could return to a slightly more active routine—walking, doing something on my own, feeling like I still existed outside the sofa, the bed, or that colossal balcony that felt like a gilded cage.
A Second Chance For The Billionaire 50: Ravi Bonetti
The afternoon was heavy, the sky taken over by thick clouds that seemed ready to burst at any moment. I had spent the entire day locked in my office, trying to focus on numbers, reports, contracts—anything that could distract me from the avalanche of feelings that had been swallowing me ever since Manu came into my life for good.But it was no use. No matter how much I buried myself in work, her image always came back. The way her gaze wavered between fear and trust. The hesitant touch when she let me get close. The sound of her restrained laugh, as if she had forgotten what it was like to smile.I closed my laptop and took a deep breath. That day called for silence, not meetings. It called for remembrance. I grabbed my coat, my keys, and left the building without telling anyone where I was going.
A Second Chance For The Billionaire 49: Roger Delavega
The bar was packed, the smell of stale beer and fried grease mixing with the hoarse sound of cheap blues. It was the kind of place where no one paid attention to anyone—perfect for what I needed to do. I sat in the darkest corner, facing the door, and ordered a double whiskey. The glass sweated in my hands before I even took the first sip.My contact arrived fifteen minutes later. Chief Marcos Duarte, an investigator long enough to know that there are certain conversations you don't have inside a police station. "Roger," he greeted me, looking around, as if the bar's heavy air could stick a reputation to him. "What the hell do you want with me in a place like this?"I smiled from the corner of my mouth. "I thought you liked discreet environments."
A Second Chance For The Billionaire 48: Manoela Ferraz
The aroma of baking dough and fresh sauce filled the entire apartment. Rose was especially cheerful that day—perhaps because there was a guest for lunch, perhaps because she noticed that, little by little, I seemed more alive.Ravi had spent the morning handling company matters, but came back early for lunch. The promise was for an important conversation with Daniel, the lawyer. Ever since he'd left the first meeting, something inside me had stirred. For the first time, talking about reporting Roger no longer seemed like a distant dream, but a real possibility.Daniel arrived promptly at noon, with that same calm smile and his leather folder always under his arm."You look beautiful today, Manu," he said, upon seeing me. "Pregnancy suits you."I felt my face flush, laughing softly. "Thank you, Daniel. I feel... a little more energized."Ravi appeared right behind him, greeting his friend with a firm handshake. "Let's have lunch first," he said. "We'll talk about everything after."The
A Second Chance For The Billionaire 47: Manoela Ferraz
The afternoon breeze came in gently through the balcony, bringing the light scent of the flowers Rose cared for with such affection. The leaves of the plants swayed in a lazy rhythm, and the distant sound of the city was almost a reminder that the world outside kept spinning—even as I seemed to stand still in time.The days of rest had turned into an eternal Sunday. I read, napped, ate what Rose insisted on giving me, and spent a good part of the time thinking too much. Thinking about Ravi. Thinking about the baby. Thinking about everything that still scared me.When the doorbell rang in the morning, I thought it was the doctor, but it was a delivery man with a huge box, wrapped in light blue ribbon. On the label, only: "So that time passes more lightly. — Ravi."I opened the package slowly and found about five books—all about motherhood, humanized childbirth, first care, nutrition, and even a pregnancy journal with space to write down each week.I felt my chest tighten.Ravi could be
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