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Letting Down My Guard
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2025-04-20 00:05:01Pietra
I spent the entire weekend with Andressa at the hospital, observing every small improvement and feeling a growing sense of relief. Anton, always surprising, made video calls so that Andressa and I could see Isaque. Every time I saw my brother’s carefree smile, I knew he was in good hands, and it gave me a peace of mind I didn’t expect. Anton kept surprising me in the best ways.
Andressa, always sharp and cheerful, brought up Anton. She had been watching everything closely and said with a smile:“He really seems to be in love with you, Pietra. Why don’t you give him a chance?”
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