Henrique de Senna Fernandes, in various instances, professed his deep affection for Macao, endearingly referring to it as his motherland (mátria) and setting it apart from Portugal, his fatherland (pátria). His initial intention to depart Macao before the Handover gave way to a change of heart, fueled by his admission in private conversations and interviews that he could not bear to leave Macao, a place he would deeply miss. Despite his fervent pride in his Portuguese heritage and affection for Portugal, his heart remained steadfastly tethered to his beloved Macao. This sensation served as the canvas for most of his short stories and novels, a setting he intimately knew, much like a child’s bond with their mother — recognising her visage, her scent, and the harmony of her voice. By drawing on Mikhail Bakhtin’s ‘chronotope’ concept, this narrative resonates with Senna Fernandes’s literary works, weaving a tapestry of short stories and novels. Beyond the confines of this narrative, this paper also embarks on an exploration of his interviews, discussions, and writings that echo his profound love for his mátria.