Chapter 52

“It’s good, and you’re enjoying it,” Elijah’s dad said to the nephews while they were playing video games in the entertainment room. His wife accompanied them and they were with Alice, who brought their snacks. “How long is your vacation here?”

“I might go first, uncle. You know me, I have cases to return to. Then Alfonso might scold me when I reach one month here.”

“Oh, if he had come, he wouldn’t have been jealous,” Elijah’s mom joked.

“You know that, too dedicated to his profession as a doctor.”

“The one who is not dedicated as a nurse spoke!” Valerio asked while his eyes were on the big flat screen. “It’s you, huh! If you haven’t been teased, you won’t come either!” Val told him.

Max elbowed it, causing it to wince. “You’re so noisy! We’re not talking to you!”

“Dude, I am stating a fact!” Val said. He immediately dodged when Max punched him again. “Didn’t you book the flight at the last minute?”

“Yes! You talk so much!”

“Please be