Chapter 23

Dona Amélia, excited by the conversation, went straight to her bedroom to get her planner and call her trusted obstetrician.

“Dr. Vargas? This is Amélia Monteiro speaking. How are you? I’d like to schedule an appointment for my daughter-in-law. Yes, that’s right, she’s expecting a baby.”

While Amélia organized everything, Jussara decided to step outside for a bit. The morning was sunny, and the mansion’s garden seemed like the perfect place to relax. She went down the steps leading t