Two weeks later - Bella at 3 and a half months old
The custody hearing was scheduled for ten days from now.
And Rafael was keeping his promises.
All of them.
Dr. Silveira had an investigator monitoring him (with Rafael's knowledge — he voluntarily agreed).
The reports arrived weekly:
"Rafael Monteiro: therapy every Tuesday and Thursday. Punctual. Participative. Therapist confirms significant progress. Stable job at the architecture firm Borges & Associados. Modest but honest salary. Simple, clean, organized apartment. No alcohol. No drugs. No influence from Mônica Duarte (zero contact for three months). Stable, healthy routine."
— He's really trying. — I commented, reading the most recent report.
Enzo was working on his laptop beside me, Bella sleeping in her stroller.
— It seems so. — He agreed, his tone neutral. — Elena, how do you feel about this?
