Chapter 42

The sun was shining brightly that weekend as Gabriel and Jussara walked through the zoo hand in hand. The atmosphere was lively, filled with families, couples, and children enthusiastically pointing at the animals. Gabriel seemed relaxed, while Jussara was enchanted by every detail around her.

They stopped in front of the alligator enclosure, where a walkway allowed them to observe the animals resting in the lake up close. One of them opened its mouth, showing its sharp teeth, and Ju