Chapter 232. At Dinner

That evening, everyone gathered for dinner at the Romano's mansion. It was a rare sight to have all the family members present, but in the past few weeks, there have been changes. Good changes.

The table was full of chatters and warm with giggles and laughter. Eli was talking, telling some story with his hands, imitating the way his private tutor talked, filling the room without even trying. 

Since he hadn't returned to school yet, Calla made Rico get him a tutor. That way, he doesn't fall behind in schoolwork.

Donna Marta cut in somewhere to correct someone about something and nobody was surprised. Calla laughed, her face seeming bright and easy, leaning back in her chair.

And Sophia smiled. She smiled the way she always did at dinner. Although she wasn't her usual chatty self, she was still warm and comfortable in the noise