The smile disappeared.
“A what?” Carlos interrupted.
The lawyer looked up calmly.
“A foundation.
He continued to read.
“…which will be named after the Flower of Hope Foundation.”
Sofia raised her head surprised.
The lawyer kept reading.
“This foundation will aim to support women with cancer who cannot afford their medical treatments.”
The silence became heavier.
Charles began to worry.
“And… what about the house?” he asked in a tense voice.
The lawyer responded without raising his voice.
The house will be sold. The money will go directly to the foundation.
Daniela frowned.
Charles gently hit the table.
“That doesn’t make sense. I’m her husband.
The lawyer opened another page.
“Mrs. Maria Fernanda left an additional clause.
Everyone was silent.
The lawyer read slowly.
“I thank my husband Carlos for the years shared. However, because of the decisions I made during my illness, I believe that I can no longer be the person in charge of caring for what we build together.”
Charles got stiff.
The lawyer continued.
“For that reason, he will not inherit any of my goods.”
Daniela opened her eyes with surprise.
Carlos was completely still.
“What…?”
But there was still more missing.
The lawyer went to the last page.
“The administration of the foundation will be in charge of my daughter Sofia Lopez.”
Sofia was speechless.
“In addition, I leave a special fund intended exclusively for your university education and your future projects.”
The young woman’s hands began to tremble.
The lawyer finished reading the last line.
“I hope those who read these words remember something important: life is too short to betray love. But it’s also long enough to learn to be better.”
The silence filled the room.
Carlos was pale.
Daniela was looking at the ground.
Sophie had tears in her eyes.
The lawyer closed the document calmly.
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