Written in the Stars のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 31 - チャプター 40

Helena returned with her head down, her mind swirling around the enigma that the package represented. She stared at the printed address on the package, and a chill ran down her spine when she realized it was her home address, not the office address she had planned. A wave of confusion engulfed her, her memories colliding with what lay before her. She was sure she had put the office address, and she hadn't mailed the package because she had met Leandro that day. A mixture of despair and restlessness grew within her.An idea began to form in her mind, an idea that seemed absurd at first but gained strength with each passing second. Maybe Leandro had found the package and, in an attempt to help her or even protect her, had returned it in her place. The possibility of this altruistic act made her eyes widen in the face of a possible reality. Anger took over her gaze, mixing with confusion and a sense of betrayal.Without thinking twice, Helena headed toward Leandro, who was leaning agains

Helena and Leandro stepped out of the room, hands entwined. As they reached the living room, they found Regina sitting on the couch, engrossed in her favorite soap opera. However, as soon as she noticed the couple's presence, her eyes widened, excitement lighting them up.Helena and Leandro exchanged a knowing glance before approaching Regina. Helena lifted her left hand, displaying the engagement ring, while Leandro held her other hand."Surprise, Mom," Helena said with a nervous smile.Regina let out a joyful and surprised scream, quickly getting up from the couch and rushing toward the couple. She embraced them tightly, her arms wrapping around them affectionately as she celebrated the news."Oh, my God! You're engaged! This is incredible!" Regina exclaimed, her eyes shining with emotion.Leandro was excited, seeming comfortable with Regina's reaction. He also had a happy smile on his face, ready to share the moment with his future mother-in-law.While Regina hugged the couple, Hel

On the beach's edge, the gentle breeze and the sound of waves created an atmosphere of tranquility as Gabriel, Lucas, and Jonathan conversed. The concerned glances exchanged between them revealed that Bruno's situation was weighing on their hearts.Jonathan looked at his friends and sighed. "We need to do something about this, guys. I've never seen Bruno so down."Gabriel nodded, agreeing with his friend. "It's true. He's going through a tough time."Lucas nodded, his brows furrowing in agreement. "I agree. He's shutting himself off, and that's not good."Gabriel furrowed his brow, lost in thought. "But what can we do? Bruno clearly said it was his choice not to be with Helena, and she also seems to have accepted it."Jonathan pondered for a moment, his gaze fixed on the horizon. "I get his point, but what he didn't tell Helena is about the prophecy. If she knew about that, I think their decision might have been different."The other two friends turned to him, surprised. Lucas tilted

While Jonathan, Gabriel, and Lucas conversed along the way about lost time and how everything could have been avoided, they turned the corner and came face-to-face with a familiar figure. Bruno stood in front of the store, arms crossed and a serious expression on his face. He watched them approaching, and the friends exchanged nervous glances among themselves.Bruno walked up to them, his gaze fixed on the three with an intensity that conveyed seriousness. "Where were you guys yesterday?" he asked directly.Gabriel tried to deflect, smiling nervously. "Oh, you know how it is, Bruno, we thought it was a holiday..."Lucas chimed in, supporting Gabriel's attempt. "Yeah, exactly! We swore it was a holiday."Jonathan also confirmed, trying to follow the invented story. "That's right, it seemed like a holiday."However, Bruno wasn't willing to accept the excuse. He looked at the three with narrowed eyes, suspicious. "The three of you know very well that yesterday wasn't a holiday. From your

Moments Before...Helena felt as if the ground had been pulled from under her feet. Marcelo's words echoed in her mind, revealing a reality she hadn't foreseen. The veil covering her face seemed symbolically representative of the veil that had kept her away from the truth for so long. With accelerated breathing, she stared at her mother, seeking confirmation of Marcelo's words in her eyes.Regina avoided Helena's gaze for a moment, but then, realizing she couldn't escape the situation, she sighed and finally confirmed, searching for words to explain herself. "Helena, I wanted... I just thought I was doing what was best for you. I wanted you to have a secure future, to be happy."Her mother's words echoed in the room, but Helena was still struggling to assimilate the impact of what she had heard. She turned to Marcelo, her eyes moist with emotion. "So, is this the truth? Leandro... he's marrying me because of this agreement?"Marcelo nodded solemnly, observing the distress in his siste