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Alexandre Xavier

Author: IVI SANTIAGO
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-07 07:21:30

But like me, one of the men was also watching her, ignoring the girlfriend—or wife—beside him. The singing lasted until dawn, the rain intensifying. I walked toward the bungalow, unable to ignore the strange feeling growing inside me. I glanced at the golden ipe bungalow. The door was closed. Had they made up?

I hadn’t thought about being with another woman in years, hadn’t even looked at one with interest. Mavi seemed to be breaking an old cycle—and that only proved how weak my connection with Maria Clara had become.

I entered the room, lost in thought. The loneliness of the early morning filled the space.

I could never trust again. I couldn't forget those screams, those moans... the way she gave herself over. I didn’t even recognize her in that bed, like that.

Their intimacy disturbed me even more. Knowing she’d been with another man, while she was still mine… how could I bear it?

I found it odd that Mavi wasn’t there. She wasn’t in bed, or in the room. Had they worked things out?

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    I didn’t know what to say, but I knew that without Alexandre at the hospital, everything would soon collapse.“What are you planning to do? You can’t just…” I tried to say, but he shook his head, still shirtless, wearing only shorts, and turned his back to me, heading toward the kitchen.“I’ve turned down countless job offers. I never left the hospital out of respect for your father. Besides, I can afford to stay away for a while. Years dealing with blood, saving the lives of strangers… Deep down, maybe Maria Clara is right: I don’t have a life beyond an operating room.”Just hearing her name made the discomfort return. I wished he wouldn’t refer to his ex-wife, but I’d never have the courage to say that.“I understand. I won’t take up any more of your time. Either way, this conversation has to happen,” I said, watching as he placed the empty glass on the white island counter.“Hey, wait…” he rushed toward me, grabbing me by the waist. I looked into his eyes, trying to read his reason

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