STELA GOMES
I made my way home, crying softly, while Andreza and Carlos looked at me with pity, though they didn't ask anything. I could have gone to their place or checked into a hotel, but knowing Ivan as I did, he would find me wherever I went.
I was so tired; I only wanted to be in bed, lay my head on the pillow, and think about what I would do with my life. I couldn't deal with anything tonight because of the time, but tomorrow would be a new day. If there was one thing I had learned from Ivan, it was how to be cold, and that was exactly how I would treat him.
As soon as we stopped in front of the mansion, Andreza asked, "Stela, are you sure you want to stay here?"
"Yes, I do. It wouldn't do any good to go anywhere else because you know very well what would happen. I need to think
