Chapter 45

— Baby, wake up, it's urgent — she repeated over and over again.

I knew that only because something serious was happening would Clara Lucía dare to interrupt my sleep, as she was the one who insisted the most that I needed rest.

— What's going on? — I asked sleepily as I got up to open the door.

— Well, baby, that stuck-up Esmeralda has come — she whispered behind the door. Her words made me hasten my steps and quickly open the door.

— Is she inside the house? — I shouted while locking the door.

— She's outside ringing the doorbell, we saw her through the peephole in the door. Diego confirmed it's her. As you know, I don't know her, and he asked me to let you know — she said nervously.

— Damn it! I knew this was not a good idea — I muttered, throwing myself back on the bed and putting my hand on my forehead, starting to feel too sweaty from the heat and fear.

— Diego has already informed Thiago, but as you know, he has to drive to the lawyer's office and hasn't seen the message, nor h