the small roo

ith the smell of old wood and candlewax. Outside, Mrs. Moura's f

art hammered

Run away? Look for her mother

dim light in the hallway outlined Eduardo Moura's

e ordered in

a step back

up," he added, as if read

that last word made

clothes contrasting starkly with his rags. He had a dangerous, almost insolent aura, like someone

our name?

hesi

," he wh

e curved Ed

testing the sound on his mouth

he masters, was well-known. Her mother mended the dresses of the lad

d down, as if evaluating

come here?" he aske

z swal

ás. She didn't want that arrogant you

er... is sick," she finally

Eduardo's face. His lips pursed, as if that word-

aid, crossing his arms. "I coul

tremble. She took a st

aised a hand,

s tone softening slight

her head,

dition?"

angerous smile that must hav

rks fo

She blinked

reet." Her eyes shone. "I'll pay you. Better than what you e

her mouth, but

opportunity. And yet, Tomás's feverish face appeared before her eye

ook a ste

z. Opportunities do

nt, Beatriz under

life was about t

way she couldn't yet comprehend... but that she wa