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31: Manoela Ferraz
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2026-08-01 20:00:09I woke up to the smell of fresh bread before I even opened my eyes. My body still felt heavy, as if the bed had invisible hands holding me there, keeping me from getting up. It took me a few seconds to realize it wasn't a dream. When I slowly opened my eyes, I saw Ravi standing in front of the bed, balancing a huge tray in his hands, with a discreet smile on his lips.
"Good morning,"
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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
A Second Chance For The Billionaire 46: Roger Delavega
I arrived at the building already exhausted, the smell of cigarette smoke and stale coffee clinging to my clothes—the marks of another day at the station. The sun was saying goodbye behind the buildings, painting the sky in a faded orange, and all I wanted was a shower and silence. But when I turned the corner of the hallway, I saw someone who made me stop.Mrs. Lurdes.The old cleaning lady of the building.I hadn't seen her since before Manu disappeared. Always with her floral apron and scarf tied around her head, she swept the hallway and knew about everyone's life. If someone had visitors, if there had been a fight, if the second-floor plumbing had burst—nothing escaped her.And by coincidence or fate, there
A Second Chance For The Billionaire 45: Ravi Bonetti
The penthouse door closed behind me, muffling the distant sound of the city. Silence greeted me, broken only by the ticking of the clock on the wall and the low sound of the television in the living room.I left my jacket on the sofa and loosened my tie, feeling the weight of the day fall from my shoulders. It was late, but the apartment was bathed in a calm twilight, lit only by the yellowish lights coming from the kitchen. That's when I saw her—Manu was sleeping curled up on the sofa, her loose hair spread over the pillow, her face peaceful, almost serene.In the center of the coffee table, the bouquet of flowers I had sent was there. The petals still fresh, the ribbon bow undone, as if it had been opened in a hurry.I sat down beside her, wa
A Second Chance For The Billionaire 43: Roger Delavega
The smell of burnt coffee permeated the air of the small café on the corner of the police station. It wasn't exactly a pleasant place, but it was discreet enough for the kind of meeting I needed to have. I sat with my back to the street, a clear view of the entrance, my fingers drumming against the porcelain of the still-full cup.The informant wasn't late. João was always punctual, too nervous to risk any slip-up. A thin man, thinning hair, and eyes that darted around restlessly as if the whole world was after him. Maybe it was."Roger," he murmured, sliding into the seat across from me. His skin glistened with sweat, even though the café's air conditioning was on full blast. "You said it was urgent.""It is." I crossed my arms
A Second Chance For The Billionaire 44: Manoela Ferraz
The smell of fresh herbs filled the kitchen. Rose stirred the hot water with the wooden spoon, explaining to me, with the patience of someone who had taught the same recipe a thousand times, how to prepare the perfect calming tea."Chamomile is the base, but the secret is the combination with lemon balm," she said, smiling softly, the colorful scarf she always wore tied in her hair swaying as she leaned in to check the brew. "This mixture not only calms the body, but also the heart."I watched her gestures, small and firm, and felt strangely at peace. The steam rose from the kettle and fogged up the window, where the city stretched out, distant, indifferent. The soft sound of the spoon tapping against the cup reminded me of sounds from my childhood that I thought I had forgotten.
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