Os primeiros raios de sol inundavam a cidade de Lisboa, pintando de dourado as ruas e o imponente edifício de vidro e aço onde Tiago trabalhava.

The first rays of sun flooded the city of Lisboa, painting the streets and the imposing glass and steel building where Tiago worked in gold.

Dentro do escritório, a rotina era frenética.

Inside the office, the routine was frenetic.

Computadores passavam de mão em mão, e o som dos telefones nunca cessava.

Computers passed from hand to hand, and the sound of phones never ceased.

Tiago, como sempre, estava focado.

Tiago, as always, was focused.

Ele sabia que a próxima promoção dependia do sucesso do projeto que liderava.

He knew that the next promotion depended on the success of the project he led.

Mas, enquanto digitava rapidamente, um pensamento o distraía.

But, as he typed quickly, a thought distracted him.

Em casa, Ana e Miguel esperavam por ele.

At home, Ana and Miguel were waiting for him.

Era Halloween, e ele prometera ao filho que o levaria a fazer "doçura ou travessura".

It was Halloween, and he had promised his son that he would take him "trick or treating."

Miguel contava os dias e falava sem parar sobre o seu fato de super-herói.

Miguel was counting the days and talked non-stop about his superhero costume.

À medida que as horas passavam, Tiago sentia o peso da escolha.

As the hours went by, Tiago felt the weight of choice.

Ainda restava muito trabalho por fazer, e o chefe não aceitava desculpas.

There was still a lot of work to be done, and the boss did not accept excuses.

No entanto, a imagem do sorriso de Miguel era constante na sua mente.

However, the image of Miguel's smile was constant in his mind.

Quando a tarde começou a tombar sobre Lisboa, Tiago respirou fundo.

When the afternoon began to descend upon Lisboa, Tiago took a deep breath.

Sabia que tinha de tomar uma decisão.

He knew he had to make a decision.

Olhou à sua volta, para os rostos concentrados dos colegas.

He looked around, at the focused faces of his colleagues.

Pensou nas noites que ficara até tarde, sacrificando momentos em família.

He thought about the nights he stayed late, sacrificing family moments.

Levantou-se, decidido.

He stood up, determined.

"Vai correr tudo bem", sussurrou para si mesmo.

"It will all be fine," he whispered to himself.

Pegou no casaco e saiu antes que a coragem lhe faltasse.

He grabbed his coat and left before his courage deserted him.

Ao chegar a casa, o rosto de Miguel iluminou-se como se tivesse recebido o melhor presente do mundo.

Upon arriving home, Miguel's face lit up as if he had received the best gift in the world.

Ana, vendo Tiago chegar a horas, deu-lhe um abraço apertado.

Ana, seeing Tiago arrive on time, gave him a tight hug.

Juntos, saíram para explorar as ruas repletas de crianças mascaradas e lanternas de abóbora.

Together, they went out to explore the streets filled with costumed children and pumpkin lanterns.

Enquanto caminhavam pelas calçadas cobertas de folhas secas, Tiago sentiu a paz que há muito lhe escapava.

As they walked along the sidewalks covered with dry leaves, Tiago felt the peace that had long escaped him.

Naquele momento, compreendia que o equilíbrio era possível.

At that moment, he understood that balance was possible.

Não se tratava apenas de crescer na carreira, mas de estar presente para as pessoas que mais amava.

It wasn't just about climbing the career ladder, but about being present for the people he loved most.

E, assim, no fim daquela noite fresca de outono, percebeu que tinha feito a escolha certa.

And so, at the end of that cool autumn night, he realized he had made the right choice.

A promoção podia esperar; o amor da sua família, não.

The promotion could wait; the love of his family could not.

Com Miguel a seu lado, sorridente, o coração de Tiago soube que estava, finalmente, no lugar certo.

With Miguel by his side, smiling, Tiago's heart knew he was, finally, in the right place.