🔍 The Hidden Truth
Renata spent days observing Felipe. One afternoon, a drop of water fell into his left eye—no reaction. Another into the right—still nothing.
The next morning, she used candlelight to examine him closely. There it was: an almost invisible film covering both corneas.
“Sir, your son wasn’t born blind. Something is blocking his eyes,” Renata whispered.
Sebastião staggered. “A slave… saw what all the doctors missed?”
Dr. Henrique returned, skeptical. But under Renata’s guidance, he confirmed it: a thin membrane prevented light from entering Felipe’s eyes. Surgery was possible—but risky.
