Chapter 55

Gabriel, still tormented by worry, asked his mother to stay by Jussara’s side for as long as necessary and to make sure she was attended to by the best specialists available. Dona Amélia agreed promptly, and the next morning, she began getting ready to travel again.

As he watched his mother prepare to leave, Gabriel felt a growing tension. He needed to know more about Jussara’s health; the uncertainty was eating him up inside. The desire to better understand the severity of the situa