Chapter 17 (part. 1)

29/05/2023 - New York, Manhattan, East Village.

[Vision of Aya Millenis].

It is impossible not to get emotional, in these four years that have passed, so many things have happened.... I am ashamed of many of them, but I thank God for the people around me, especially for Mrs. Carmen and Mr. Gustam, they are the reason that I can be here today.

The numerous flashes in our direction register the awarding of the trophy, I hold the graduation diploma above my head while Mr. Stevens embraces me. Even though I wanted to give it all up, thanks to my friends, today I have a degree in Economics. My smile is huge.

- Congratulations Aya - after the photos, Leandro comes to congratulate me. Mrs. Carmen and Mr. Gustam went to greet the children of the other employees of the company.

- Thank you, congratulations to you too - the hug.

The mark on my wrist reminds me of the stupid thing I tried to do two years ago. After I accepted the help of the Stevens family, I asked