Chapter 14

The afternoon sun illuminated the farm, and Jussara was at her best that day. Taking care of Dona Isaura gave her peace, a sense of belonging she hadn’t felt in a long time. Besides that, her friendship with Otávio grew stronger every day. He was kind, patient, and genuinely happy to teach her how to ride. And with the salary she earned, she had finally been able to afford a car, even if it was old and modest.

One afternoon, while she was taking Dona Isaura out for some sunlight, Otá