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Chapter 31

Chapter 31After the perfect day at the beach with his children, Rafael returned believing he was recovered. But it only took a few days for the stress to come back full force. He became easily irritated, his mood sour all the time. Even his secretary, whom he had always treated with respect, left the office in tears after receiving a disproportionate scolding.She called her boss’s son, her voice trembling:"Mr. Daniel, it’s about your father… He’s impossible.""I’m on my way right now. Cancel the rest of his schedule for today.""Alright."An hour later, Daniel walked into his father’s office. He observed the tense expression, the rigid shoulders, and spoke calmly:"Let’s go out for a bit.""I’m busy," Rafael snapped."I know, Dad. Still, come with me."Rafael sighed deeply, resigned, and stood up. Across the street, they entered a quiet café. Daniel ordered a coffee for each of them and a bottle of water. Without drawing attention, he placed a pill in his father’s hand."What is th

Chapter 32

Chapter 32Two days later, on the night of December 24th, Rafael finished arranging the presents under the enormous Christmas tree. The lights blinked slowly, reflecting off the gold and silver ornaments.He was sure the children would wake up happy the next day. Daniel, even as an adult, still got emotional about the family tradition, and the little one could barely contain her excitement every time she saw the pile of wrapped packages.He glanced at the clock: almost two in the morning on the 25th. He picked up the glass of whiskey he had left on the side table, took a slow sip, swirled the liquid, and set the glass aside. He leaned his head back against the sofa, closed his eyes, and let his mind wander.He thought of her. Of the innocent smile that lit up her entire face. Of the soothing way she touched his chest, her short, well-manicured nails tracing soft circles.And, inevitably, of the day he met her, and the moment she knelt down, looked up with those big eyes, and took him

Chapter 33

Chapter 33The day dawned calm at the Valença mansion. Rafael, who hadn’t managed to sleep well, was in his office when he heard hurried footsteps coming down the stairs.He frowned, curious, and stepped out just in time to see Daniel and Clara running toward the enormous Christmas tree, laughing like two children. The scene made him smile without realizing it. He walked over to them."Good morning, my loves," he said in sign language, opening his arms in a warm gesture.They both turned to him."Good morning, Dad!" Clara replied, animated.Daniel smiled too, but he studied his father’s face more closely."Didn’t sleep well, Dad?" he asked, noticing the dark circles under his eyes.Rafael ran a hand over his face and let out a short sigh."It was a long night."Clara smiled, crouched near the tree, looking at the presents."But today is Christmas."The lights blinked slowly among the branches of the massive tree. Daniel picked up a box and gave it a light shake."This one feels heavy.

Chapter 34

Chapter 34Daniel blinked a few times, stunned. He had never seen his father hit anyone. Rafael had always been the calm, controlled man, the one who resolved everything with words or silence. He rushed over when he saw the fallen man’s brother crossing the room, furious, ready to confront them.Before the man could even open his mouth, Rafael landed two strong punches, knocking him to the ground.The mayor quickly approached, placed a hand on Rafael’s shoulder, and spoke quietly with him for a few seconds. Then he raised his hand, calling the security guards."Take these two outside. Now."The guards dragged the men out. The mayor shook Rafael’s hand, gave him a pat on the shoulder, and returned to the party as if nothing had happened, smiling at the guests.Daniel walked over, trying to process the scene."Dad…"Rafael took a deep breath, relaxing."It’s all right.""Right…"Rafael picked up a glass from a waiter’s tray. He took a sip and felt his throat burn.He told his son he was

Chapter 35

Chapter 35In the middle of the night, Rafael woke up with a start. He got up slowly and took off his wrinkled shirt. He lay down on the bed and closed his eyes.Shortly before dawn, he had a dream. He was in a hospital and saw Maitê in one of the corridors, in profile, with a large belly and her hair loose."Maitê!" he called, unable to raise his voice.She turned slowly. Her face was calm, but her eyes were cold and distant."Rafael… it’s over."He tried to walk toward her, but his legs wouldn’t obey. The corridor stretched even farther."I made a mistake. I know I did. Let me explain…"Maitê shook her head slowly, a single tear running down her cheek."You let me go. I waited. I waited so long… But now I have my life. My children. There’s no going back."She placed a protective hand on her belly and took a step back."Don’t look for me. Please."He felt his chest tear apart. He reached out, desperate."Maitê, wait… I love you. I’ve always loved you."But she was already moving away

Chapter 36

Chapter 36Inside the mansion, the kitchen smelled of dinner spices and the lemon detergent Lucas used to wash the dishes. Rain pounded hard against the windows.The housekeeper came in, worried in a way she couldn’t hide."What is it, Dona Mara?" Lucas asked, wiping his hands on the dish towel after rinsing the last pan."Ah, Lucas... Mr. Valença went out driving in this rain.""He’s a good driver. Don’t worry, Dona Mara.""I don’t know..." she murmured, wringing her hands. "This rain is too heavy. And he left so... strange today. It felt like he was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders."Luana, the cook’s new assistant, carefully put the dishes away in the cabinet while listening. She was new in the house, but she had already realized Dona Mara wasn’t just an employee—she was practically family.Lucas looked at the housekeeper with affection."I know he’s like a son to you. He’ll be back home soon, dry and complaining about the road, like always."Tears slowly ran down

Chapter 37

Chapter 37On Tuesday, at 9:45 a.m., the private jet took off from the executive runway at Congonhas Airport. Maitê sat by the window, her face turned toward the glass, watching São Paulo shrink below.She sighed sadly, a long and silent sigh. She wished everything had been different. She wished things hadn’t ended in misunderstandings, in silences that grew until they became abysses. She missed him so much it hurt her soul, a dull and constant pain.But she couldn’t let herself fall apart. Now she had two children to raise. She didn’t say anything to Dafne—her friend was already helping her too much, already giving up so much time and money. But in the last few months, Maitê had spent almost everything she had: diapers, appointments, clothes, medicine.Her name was almost flagged in her credit score; one more month and the overdue bills would really start to weigh on her. She thought several times about selling the car Rafael had given her, but she didn’t have the courage. She left i

Chapter 38

Chapter 38On Wednesday, the detective drove to Maitê’s last known address. He knocked on a few neighboring doors. Most of the answers were vague, but two confirmed the obvious:"She left not long ago. I saw the bags being loaded into a big black car. There was a friend helping, blonde, talkative. She seemed excited, but Maitê… she was quiet, like she didn’t want to go."He wrote everything down, thanked them, and returned to his small office in downtown São Paulo. He sat at his cluttered desk, opened his laptop, and began checking the nearest airports: Congonhas, Guarulhos, Viracopos. He called discreet contacts at check-in counters and passenger systems. Nothing. No commercial flight under her name in the past few days.He frowned. Something felt off. If she hadn’t flown commercially, maybe by car? But to where? And why hadn’t she left any trace on her cards? He called it a lost day, closed the computer, and went home with the uncomfortable feeling that the trail was going cold too

Chapter 39

Chapter 39Two days later, Maitê called Dafne to the kitchen as soon as the babies fell asleep. She poured two cups of tea and sat at the table, her hands gripping the warm porcelain.“I need your help to find another nanny,” she said softly. “I got a side job. Night shift, three times a week. It’ll help pay the overdue bills and I won’t have to depend so much on you.”Dafne paused with the cup halfway to her mouth.“A side job? What kind of job, Maitê? You already work all day at the hospital.”Maitê lowered her eyes.“It’s… dancing. In a discreet place. Just dancing, nothing more. I went there yesterday, they accepted me. The money is good. Really good.”Dafne fell silent for a second, then reached out and squeezed her hand.“You don’t have to do this. I can pay the rent until you get settled. I don’t want you to feel like you have to—”“It’s not obligation,” Maitê interrupted, her voice firm, eyes moist. “It’s pride. You already do too much. I don’t want to be a burden. And I need

Chapter 40

Chapter 40The next day, the cowboy returned. He wore his hat tilted and a confident smile. He sat at the same VIP table. When Maitê went up on stage, he threw bills again, this time half of what he had left the night before. The money fell scattered. She danced with the same impenetrable mask, but she felt his gaze heavier and more insistent.The following day, he showed up again. This time he left even less, a handful of bills that barely covered the VIP entrance fee. Maitê began to suspect something. He wasn’t just an excited customer; he was playing with her.He believed that, over time, he would wear her down to the point that she would accept a private dance. Or something more. But she wasn’t going to give in. She already felt humiliated enough just being there, spinning on the pole under red lights, pretending her body no longer belonged to her.The next day, Thursday, he got straight to the point. When the music ended and she stepped off the stage, he approached the railing."

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