CHAPTER NINETEEN

PACO

The house they had created for themselves was very different from the first time Cloe had arrived there. She and Túlio had turned it into a home. A large double bed in the bedroom, the mattress was no longer on the floor, a wardrobe in front of the bed, a delicate little rug that Layla had given them was on the edge of the bed, cheerful pictures decorated the room, the kitchen was also more enriched with furniture, a table and a refrigerator were added, as well as a stove, although Layla insisted that they should also build a wood stove in the backyard, they had not yet adopted the idea. The two added personal touches to their home. The large roofed veranda in front of the kitchen was transformed into a living room. Two puffs and a sofa, in addition to the TV on the wall panel, made the room cozy and welcoming, and Milla and Gringo were always there. Milla and Cloe became friends and confidants, and it was Milla who gave them a puppy that Cloe loved. Formiga was the name of the t