Last night had been stormy, but by morning, the sun was shining.

Alexis entered the car and sat quietly for a moment before sending a message to Leonel. "Leonel, there's dinner at home on Saturday, and everyone's coming. Dad wanted me to ask if you're coming back too."

After sending the message, she tossed the phone aside and started the car.

As the car left the villa, the plants and trees seemed to recede slowly, as if their relationship was finally being left behind.

They were now nothing but family.