That morning, they headed to Ouro Preto, where the colonial mansion and narrow cobblestone streets formed a postcard-perfect setting. Felipe, animated, showed her the Church of São Francisco de Assis, Aleijadinho’s masterpiece, while Isabela was enchanted by the gilded details of Minas Gerais Baroque.“It’s beautiful…” she said, taking in the grandeur of the building. “It feels like time stopped here.”Felipe smiled, proud.“That’s Minas, love. History in every corner.”In the afternoon, they drove to Tiradentes Square, where tourists took photos and street vendors offered homemade dulce de leche. The traffic light turned red, and Felipe stopped the car. Distracted, Isabela looked to the side. Her heart raced.A few meters away, sitting on the sidewalk, was a thin woman in torn clothes, her hair tangled, her eyes lost. But there was something unmistakable in that face, aged before its time.“Mom…” the whisper escaped her lips like a scream held in for years.Suddenly, as if the world
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