81. Inside Marissa's Heart

"Will you hurry, please... we're going to be late," Valentina urged impatiently.

Efrain descended the stairs with his luggage in tow. "Will you just relax? It's still afternoon," he replied, attempting to placate her.

Ignoring his response, Valentina marched out of the house and settled into the back seat of the car. Efrain loaded his luggage into the trunk before joining her in the back seat, and the driver started the car, pulling away from the house.

As they were driving, their path was suddenly blocked by a line of cars. "What's going on?" Valentina exclaimed, peering out of the window in confusion.

Efrain stepped out of the car to investigate, only to find Stella, Ignacio, Paula, Danna, and Carlos waiting for them. "What's going on?" he asked, puzzled by the unexpected gathering.

Marissa approached him with a serenade band and began to serenade him, her voice filled with emotion.

Marissa came closer to Efrain, who looked surprised to see her, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Efr