Mother María! Pêro! Paulinha reached for her girls and tugged them into her bosom, holding tight to their backs, pushing their hearts close into hers. Should I go back after the Martins sister?
Mother María! Pêro! Should I go back after the Martins sister?“Mãe, my shoulder hurts.” Isabela whimpered and clutched it.
MãePaulinha drew Isabela further into her embrace. Oh… Pêro where are you? I need your reassurance, your strength. Who will help the Martins?
Oh… Pêro where are you? I need your reassurance, your strength. Who will help the Martins?“It hurts,” Isabela said.
Paulinha breathed deep, closed her eyes, and gently held Isabela. “I know Princess. It will be all right.” She stroked Isabela’s hair.
Isabela did not say more, nor did she fight against her mother’s arms. Instead,
