The week went by quickly. For a few days, Júlia was sad and introspective, but gradually, with the help of Heitor and Jade, she felt her spirits return. She was a strong girl and soon resolved to give her all to achieve her goals, but also to make all of Heitor’s effort and care worthwhile—care that made her fall for him even more.
It was Saturday, the day of Levi’s wedding, Heitor’s cousin. The night before, Júlia and Jade had slept together after a night of pampering and skin care. Heitor found it all charming—the closeness, the intimacy, the affection with which they treated each other; they seemed like real sisters. That afternoon, they went to the salon together to get their hair and makeup done for the wedding. Back home, they finished getting ready in the living room, where Heitor
