The black car pulled up smoothly in front of the clinic’s elegant facade. The driver stepped out quickly and opened the rear door.

Olivia emerged slowly, smoothing the long white dress printed with delicate blue flowers. The fabric clung lightly to her body, accentuating the soft glow in her clear eyes. Her hair fell loose in perfect waves, and the faint scent of jasmine drifted into the warm afternoon air.

“Wait for me, João,” she told the driver. “I’ll be coming back with you.”

The man nodded