He went out to the terrace to sit, after dinner.

Laura brought him a cup of tea.

He gently pulled her into his arms and held her like a child, recounting things from the past.

"Uncle Waylen has so many children. Three of his own and there was Leonel. Alexis is the same age as Leonel, but because she's a girl, she was allowed to slack off like during her piano practice or other things back then without receiving any punishment. Leonel's case was completely different. Uncle Waylen expected great things from him... he was way too hard on himself as well..."

Edwin's voice softened as he trailed off.