The morning went by with Thor buried in paperwork and signatures, while Celina organized the documents with an almost cold efficiency. Inside, she was still processing what she had felt when she saw Verônica.

They left the company shortly after lunch and stopped at a restaurant near the hotel. Lunch was quiet, but Celina remained silent and introspective.

On the way back, Thor noticed the silence.

"Baby, is everything okay?"

"I'm fine," she replied with a soft smile, looking out the window.

He