Dragged Away
Apart from Sophia and Alejandro who were out for a morning date, the Valois family gathered around a large table beneath the summer sun in the garden.
Natalie sipped her tea and observed as her in-laws smiled and joked around. She was beginning to understand their resilience – no matter the challenges they faced the day before, they were the kind of people who could come together around a meal, moving past what happened without holding grudges.
"You should schedule an appointment for the cupping therapy first, son. Your bride can do it a few days after."
"I'm afraid this week won't work, father. I'm very busy."
Ignoring the awkward conversation Alonso was handling instead of her, her eyes fell on her uncle who had transformed into a different version of himself in this mansion. Jack was going out again, getting involved in her life, and even forming a friendship with Gabriella who always sat next to him now.