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the absence of them in the last six years of my life. A sense of stagnation seems to have set in, as

introduce some significant change into my existence. I feel tired, not only physically, but also from

er of Curitiba seems to carry the expectation of finding her. But how do you search for someone when all you have is an intense memory and

large Labrador Retriever, pondering the reasons that led me to bring him into my life. He was undoubtedly a

to build a family with her, and of course, our children. Unfortunate

I joke with him, noticing the

orhood envelops me, a way to dissipate the thoughts that persist in tormenting me. As I tie my shoelaces

ge anticipation. As we walk through the quiet streets, I realize that even as the dream of a fami

ime. Children play cheerfully in front of their houses, and the flow of cars is almost nonexistent. An involuntary smile forms on my fa

model. Not yet. But I haven't lost hope of finding Karen. And when tha

e of the neighborhood. Optimism grows in my chest, and the idea of a fu

ager to join in the fun. I observe the scene with curiosity, noting that the little boy, frail and seem

nd him and barking softly. The boy initially surprised, soon becomes enchanted by B

er suspicious expression. I ap

This is Bart, my loyal companion. I

Bart continue to play, I notice that her initial mistrust gradually turns into a faint smile. Perhaps

s with curiosity, dec

ver seen you walking a dog before. Should I

ppreciate her

ely new duo in this walki

endly she seems to be. Realizing my ov

rlier. I'm Othon, just moved into ho

y outstretche

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been playing nearby, seems to notice the interaction between

o! Margareth i

contagious, and I'm completely charmed by the little boy's co

Othon. And what an amaz

ride while waiting for his mom to return from work. A warm smile forms on my

e. Bart and I will continue our walk

nine astuteness, tries to get my attention. I smile at Otáv

, Otávio! Good

ct on the pleasant surprise of meeting Margareth and Otávio. Amidst the shadows of my musings about Karen,