Semua Bab Intertwined Destinies: A Nanny on the Farm: Bab 311 - Bab 320

Henri knows there is no malice behind the question. Noah simply wants to understand what he intends to do. But talking about feelings or relationships has always made him uncomfortable.“With all due respect, Noah... I’d rather not talk about that with you,” he replies, looking away.Noah presses his lips together for a moment before nodding, realizing he may be crossing a line. He has no right to demand an answer.“All right... you’re an adult. You know what you’re doing.”Grateful for his brother’s understanding, Henri gives him a slight nod.“I’m heading home. I need to pack because we’re leaving tonight.”“Already?” Henri asks in surprise.“Yeah. Everyone’s excited, and to be honest... so am I.”“Tell Gael I’ll come visit them soon.”“I will.”Noah says goodbye, stands up, and opens the office door. As he walks past Catarina, he gives her a subtle nod before continuing on his way.She notices the unusually serious gesture but says nothing. Turning back to her computer, she tries t

Catarina’s eyes fill with anticipation, unable to believe Henri truly wants to spend more time with her. A pleasant shiver runs down her spine, blending with the nervous excitement she has felt ever since he invites her on this unexpected outing.Her lips part in surprise before she answers,“I’d love to.”The smile that spreads across Henri’s face is brief but deeply satisfied. Without wasting another moment, he leads her back to the car, and together they leave the boutique and the bustling city behind.The drive is quiet, broken only by the soft music playing on the radio and the steady hum of the tires against the road. Meanwhile, Catarina feels her heart racing, stealing occasional glances at him as though she fears this is all nothing more than a dream.After several minutes, the scenery begins to change. The endless fields give way to the brilliant blue horizon, and soon the coastline comes into view. Her eyes light up, and for a moment, she forgets to breathe. When the car fin

While waiting for Catarina to finish her shower, Henri cannot believe what has just happened. Leaning against the window, he looks at the stained bedsheet and smiles with quiet satisfaction.“The first virgin on my list.”The satisfaction of knowing he is the only man ever to touch the body he has desired for months fills him with exhilaration. Walking over to the bed, he runs his hand across the sheet, letting the touch remind him of everything that has happened. An arrogant smile curls across his lips. He knows he can stay in control, build anticipation, and leave her wondering what comes next.Everything has unfolded exactly as he intends, from the moment he invites her to leave the boutique with him until now, alone in the bedroom. Closing his eyes for a brief moment, he imagines the days ahead: the ranch house all to themselves, the freedom to discover more about each other without interruptions, watchful eyes, or the judgment of his family, who will be far away for a few days.B

Sitting at the table with his wife and daughter, Damião eats in silence, lost in thought. Although he has no proof, his instincts as a father keep warning him that something is different. Between the moment Catarina leaves for work that morning and the moment she comes home that afternoon, something changes, and he can feel it.“I think I left the potatoes in the oven a little too long,” Andrea says, trying to break the silence.“They’re delicious, Mom,” Catarina replies with a smile.Damião watches his daughter chatting naturally with her mother, but he cannot convince himself that everything is the same as before. There is something she is not telling them.“How are things at work, sweetheart?” he finally asks, keeping his voice calm.Caught off guard by the question, Catarina looks up and hesitates for a moment before answering.“They’re good, Dad.”“And Mr. Henri?” he continues carefully.She swallows hard, slightly confused, taking a few seconds before replying.“What about him?”

Henri can barely contain his excitement when Catarina agrees to leave with him. The broad smile on his face says more than words ever could. Wasting no time, they leave the office and head toward his car.The drive back to the ranch is quick, and Catarina cannot hide the excitement mixed with nervousness. As she watches his hands on the steering wheel, she discreetly leans against the car door, trying to calm her racing heart. Every passing minute makes her more curious about the house and what they will do there. Henri notices her restlessness and smiles to himself, saying nothing. He loves seeing that innocence and wonder in Catarina, and he knows this morning will be unforgettable. When they arrive, he parks in front of the grand house and opens the door for her.The path leading to the entrance is lined with immaculate gardens, colorful flowers, and perfectly arranged stone walkways. She cannot hold back an admiring sigh, feeling a hint of self-consciousness. Everything around her