But the romance didn't last long, as the cousin went back to Recife. Soon after, Carlinhos lost his "second mother": his aunt Maria got married and the boy was left to the care of his cold and strict aunt Sinhazinha.
The romantic connection didn't last long, as the cousin soon returned to Recife. Following this, Carlinhos experienced a significant emotional loss: with his aunt Maria's marriage, he was forced to rely on the care of his cold and demanding aunt Sinhazinha.