The next day, Aaron woke up before dawn, his body still aching from the previous day's effort. Moving had always seemed like a straightforward task, but now, with the reality of leaving their apartment behind, he felt a heaviness that went beyond physical exhaustion. Uncle Joe's decision to close the bakery for three days to focus on the move had been a wise one. It gave them the necessary breathing room to tackle the transition to the villa without feeling rushed. Sally was already off to school, which meant the bulk of the work fell on Aaron, Uncle Joe, and Aunt Mary.