Chapter 43

Weeks later, Jussara reached five months of pregnancy and felt the world around her settling into harmony. Her belly was already quite noticeable, and Gabriel made no effort to hide his pride whenever he looked at her. For the baby’s room, Jussara fully trusted Dona Amélia, who took on the task with enthusiasm.

“No one better than her to do this,” Jussara thought, and she was not wrong.

The room turned out stunning. The walls were painted a soft shade of pink, with delicate white det