2025-05-01 22:01:55Outside, in the parking lot of the Andrade Clinic that same morning, Linda snapped out of the sensual daze that Maurício had unknowingly sent her into. Her face flushed deep red as she turned to her father.
“Sorry, Dad! I’m holding you up.”
She got out and slammed the car door shut with a little too much force. Ernesto, still seated inside, leaned toward the passenger window.
“I was just worried you were distracted. And no need to slam the door like that — it’s a new car, heh, heh!”
“Bye!” Linda called out, somehow managing a smile even as she reeled from the moment.
Ernesto started the engine and drove off, honking playfully at Maurício, who was now approaching Linda unnoticed by her.
“Linda...?” he said softly.
Startled, she turned sharply.
“Calm down!” he added quickly. “I’m not a thief.”
Her whole body trembl
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