Caught by her comment, Brian gazed at her, his smile emerging after a brief pause.

"Rosa, you'd be free from such strife if the Morenos were your true parents. They're genuinely kind, fostering nothing but harmony at home."

Her heart fluttered at the thought, leaving her oddly unsettled.

“Brian, am I overthinking? This feels like a blunder. They're not my family, after all."

Brian grasped her hand, his assurance firm.