Chapter 18

Augusto picked up the crutches and stood up with a heavy sigh. He knew he needed to talk to Patrícia, but the idea of having to explain everything he was feeling—and the decision he had made—made him anxious. Even so, he knew he couldn’t put it off. He had to be honest with her, no matter how difficult it might be.

He left the office and headed for the bedroom they shared, but when he opened the door, he realized she wasn’t there. The room was empty, the bed neatly made, and silence