Friday dawned bright, with no signs of a storm... at least not in the sky. Eduardo had already left the apartment early, wearing an impeccable suit and bearing an expression weighed down by the importance of the meeting with foreign investors.
Love, don't stay too long at the orphanage... he said to Elisa before leaving. And please, keep the security guards close by.
It'll be quick, love... she replied, kissing him sweetly, full of the love that existed between them. And Sophia is coming with me. You can relax.
Relax? Eduardo never was, especially knowing that Sophia would be around. But with his tight schedule and back-to-back meetings, he had no choice.
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At 10:30, the foundation's van parked in front of the orphanage. Sophia got out first, radiant. Elisa smiled watching her interact with the children, distributing hugs and toys. It was impossible not to be charmed by this version of her, so attentive, helpful, overflowing with kindness and love.
