When they walk into the room where Catarina is recovering, Damião and Andrea can hardly believe what they’re seeing.

Their daughter no longer has any tubes or masks covering her face, and her eyes—open and alert—reveal just how awake and aware she is.

“Catarina?” Andrea calls, her voice trembling, unable to contain her emotions.

The young woman immediately turns her gaze toward her mother, who slowly walks closer, her face drenched in tears.

“My precious girl…” Andrea whispers, covering her mou