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Journey to Redemption: Luís's Path to Family Reconciliation

Journey to Redemption: Luís's Path to Family Reconciliation

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 Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇵🇹: Journey to Redemption: Luís's Path to Family Reconciliation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pt/episode/2025-10-17-22-34-02-pt Story Transcript:Pt: No crepúsculo de uma manhã outonal, o hospital psiquiátrico, escondido entre árvores com folhas douradas, ecoava o som suave das folhas a caírem.En: In the twilight of an autumnal morning, the psychiatric hospital, hidden among trees with golden leaves, echoed the gentle sound of falling leaves.Pt: Luís estava no seu quarto, olhando pela janela.En: Luís was in his room, looking out the window.Pt: Os seus pensamentos voavam tão longe quanto as folhas impulsionadas pelo vento.En: His thoughts flew as far as the leaves driven by the wind.Pt: Ele pensava na família que tinha afastado.En: He thought about the family he had pushed away.Pt: O desejo de reconciliar era tão forte quanto o aroma das castanhas assadas nas ruas de Lisboa.En: The desire for reconciliation was as strong as the aroma of roasted chestnuts on the streets of Lisboa.Pt: Ele sabia que tinha que ir.En: He knew he had to go.Pt: Marta, a enfermeira bondosa, notou a preocupação no rosto de Luís.En: Marta, the kind nurse, noticed the worry on Luís's face.Pt: "Luís, tens a certeza de que estás pronto?"En: "Luís, are you sure you're ready?"Pt: perguntou ela, com uma voz suave, mas firme.En: she asked, in a soft but firm voice.Pt: Luís assentiu, determinado.En: Luís nodded, determined.Pt: "Sim, preciso fazer isto," respondeu ele, ainda que no fundo sentisse um pequeno nó de medo.En: "Yes, I need to do this," he replied, although deep down he felt a small knot of fear.Pt: João, o colega do quarto, observava.En: João, the roommate, watched.Pt: "Vais enfrentar o que deixaste para trás," disse apoiando Luís com um sorriso de encorajamento.En: "You're going to face what you left behind," he said, supporting Luís with an encouraging smile.Pt: "Sim, e vou pedir perdão," respondeu Luís, com um suspiro.En: "Yes, and I will ask for forgiveness," replied Luís, with a sigh.Pt: Luís segurou o seu casaco, sentiu o peso dele, como se carregasse suas incertezas e esperanças.En: Luís held his coat, feeling its weight, as if carrying his uncertainties and hopes.Pt: Caminhou pelo corredor silencioso, olhou uma última vez para trás, e saiu para a estação.En: He walked through the silent corridor, looked back one last time, and left for the station.Pt: A estação estava repleta de vida.En: The station was full of life.Pt: Pessoas passavam apressadas, casacos e cachecóis coloridos contrastavam com o céu cinzento.En: People hurried by, colorful coats and scarves contrasting with the gray sky.Pt: Luís comprou bilhete para Lisboa.En: Luís bought a ticket to Lisboa.Pt: O som do comboio, preparado para partir, quase sufocava as suas dúvidas.En: The sound of the train, ready to depart, almost smothered his doubts.Pt: A viagem começou, o comboio cortava distâncias e, com elas, cada memória dolorosa.En: The journey began, the train cut through distances and, with them, each painful memory.Pt: Luís sentia uma luta dentro de si; a cada quilómetro, o medo tentava dominar, mas o desejo de reconciliação era mais forte.En: Luís felt a struggle inside himself; with each kilometer, the fear tried to dominate, but the desire for reconciliation was stronger.Pt: O comboio parou a meio caminho.En: The train stopped halfway.Pt: Ele hesitou.En: He hesitated.Pt: Poderia voltar, ceder ao pavor.En: He could return, give in to fear.Pt: Mas a pausa deu-lhe clareza.En: But the pause gave him clarity.Pt: Ele olhou pela janela, viu o reflexo de alguém que precisava continuar.En: He looked out the window and saw the reflection of someone who needed to continue.Pt: Decidido, recostou-se no assento, sentindo o comboio avançar mais uma vez.En: Determined, he leaned back in the seat, feeling the train move forward once again.Pt: Cada movimento do comboio parecia alinhá-lo com o ritmo novo da sua determinação.En: Each movement of the train seemed to align him with the new rhythm of his determination.Pt: Luís chegou a Lisboa.En: Luís arrived in Lisboa.Pt: A cidade cheia de vida acolhia-o, como um abraço silencioso.En: The city full of life welcomed him, like a silent embrace.Pt: Ao sair do comboio, Luís respirou fundo.En: As he got off the train, Luís took a deep breath.Pt: O ar frio e revitalizante da cidade encheu os seus pulmões, recordando-o do propósito da sua viagem.En: The cold, revitalizing air of the city filled his lungs, reminding him of the purpose of his journey.Pt: Havia ainda longas conversas por ter, mas ele estava pronto.En: There were still long conversations to be had, but he was ready.Pt: Com coragem renovada, ele caminhou para o reencontro que poderia devolver-lhe a paz tão esperada.En: With renewed courage, he walked towards the reunion that could return him the long-awaited peace.Pt: Com esta...
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