The next few days were the most difficult of Thomas's life. The house, once filled with laughter and preparations for Lucia's arrival, was now a constant echo of Mariana's absence. The silence was deafening, every corner evoked happy memories that now became daggers in his heart.

Thomas was facing the harsh reality of being a single father. The responsibility overwhelmed him, but the love for his little Lucia drove him to keep going. Every night, when he cradled her and saw her little eyes looking at him adoringly, he found a little peace. His daughter's innocence and fragility forced him to be strong, to get up every day and fight for her.