A month had passed since that tearful night. Reynaldo now looked healthier, though his body still appeared fragile. His small smile had started to return, as if his spirit for life was slowly rekindling. At the airport, Aurora stood close to Rafael, watching Marissa fuss over arranging their luggage neatly on a trolley.“Thank you for everything you’ve done,” said Marissa with a trembling voice, her eyes glistening as she looked at Aurora. “If it weren’t for you two, I don’t know how I could have made it through all this.”Aurora shook her head, then gently held Marissa’s hand. “Don’t say that, Marissa. You and Rey are part of this family too. We just did what we should have done.”Marissa gave a faint smile, then glanced at Reynaldo, who stood beside Rafael clutching a small robot Aurora had given him. “I don’t want to burden you both by staying in the same city. I feel like… I need to go home. Back in my hometown, Rey can get fresh air, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. I
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