Chapter 46

Hearing the word "court" terrified me, as although I had faced Esmeralda face to face, I had never been before a judge who would ask me thousands of questions. Everything was becoming more confusing, and I didn't want to make any mistakes.

— Tell Thiago to come, he needs to know what has happened — I replied, holding my belly which was starting to ache too much, perhaps due to the disturbance caused by the visit.

— He'll surely come soon, Lisa. As I said, he's probably just arriving at the lawyer's office, we need to ensure that the trial happens as soon as possible, before you give birth — Diego commented, looking worried as I shifted position due to the immense pain in my stomach.

— Lisa, are you okay? — Clara asked, amazed, as she approached me. I could only feel the weight of her hands on my back.

— No — I managed to say with a dry voice. Clara and Diego held me. I remember feeling their skin brushing against mine as they lifted me and laid me back on the bed.

— You can't get sick