Chapter 60

Gabriel took a deep breath, trying to push away the disappointment. He looked at his phone once more before setting it aside. He knew Jussara needed time, but it was impossible not to feel the emptiness of her silence. He walked barefoot to the bathroom, turning on the faucet to wash his face and shake off the sleep that stubbornly lingered. The cold water brought some clarity, and he looked at himself in the mirror for a moment, reflecting on how things had come to this point.

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