Chapter 131

The atmosphere at the dinner table was one of excitement and familiarity, despite Helena's absence. Bruno, seated at the head of the table, looked proudly at his gathered children: Dante, Isabel, Antonio, and Emanoel. Melissa, his future daughter-in-law, held Sofia in her arms, and there was an air of anticipation for the news that would be shared.

“Well, let's hear it, what's the news?” asked Bruno, casting a warm glance at each of his children.

Dante, always the most outgoing, was the first to speak, with a mischievous smile on his lips. “Well, the biggest news is that Antonio is finally marrying Melissa here!”

Antonio rolled his eyes but couldn't help but smile at Dante's jest. “Are you jealous, then? Because you haven't found someone as wonderful as Melissa yet.”

Dante chuckled, responding in the same lighthearted tone. “Oh, don't worry, brother. I have my charms too.”

Emanoel, quieter, observed the sibling banter with a smile on his lips. “Hey,