Chapter Eighty-two

Luke

— We should separate, – Naldo suggested, but I didn’t like the idea. – that way they would cover a larger area.

— I don’t agree. – Claudio expanded the same thought I had on that subject.

— Any suggestion where Rebeca would take Aurora? – I looked at Claudio, and for the first time, he was being clear in the accusation against Rebeca.

— I have no idea – he confessed, and a sadness expanded even more on his features – it’s strange to say that, but I lived so long with this woman and I don’t know her favorite places.

I looked at Naldo, as if we were talking through signs. We understood, just looking at each other, that silence was the best answer.

—I shouldn’t have put that woman in our house,– he whispered, lamenting.

What I had also noticed was that he no longer pronounced Rebeca’s name, as if he couldn’t, or it was too difficult for him.

— Guilt won’t help you find Aurora, – I said, looking at him. – You need to concentrate now.

During that entire afternoon, we walked around the