Bab 62 – A New Horizon
The morning air was crisp, carrying the scent of earth and dew as Jota laced up his worn boots. Today was different—today, he would meet Senhor Almeida in Porto, the first step toward a future that seemed both distant and inevitable. His mother had packed a small bag of essentials, Ana clinging to her hand with wide, curious eyes.
"You'll be careful, won't you?" his mother asked, her voice tinged with worry. "This is a big step… and you're still just a boy."
Jota nodded, trying to infuse confidence into his tone. "I'll be careful, Mama. But I need to do this. For all of us."
Ana hugged him tightly. "Promise you'll come back with stories?"
He ruffled her hair. "Stories and goals, Ana. Goals."
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