“Manuela”

I had practically just closed the door, I hadn't even recovered from Flávio's father's visit, when the apartment doorbell rang again. What did this man still want? I took a deep breath and opened the door. I felt as if all the blood had been drained from my body. There, standing in front of me, with a cold smile that seemed even cruel to me, was my mother, and right behind her was Juliano.

- Mom?! – My legs trembled and I thought I was going to collapse to the floor.

- Did you miss me