As Maria stepped out of her room, she gently walked down the staircase to the living room. It was no surprise to her that Bernard and his parents were already seated there, quietly engaged in a serious conversation.
But the moment they noticed her arrival, all their attention quickly shifted to her, and the conversation they were having immediately ceased.
They all exchanged pleasantries, and Maria took a seat right beside Bernard.
"Maria, how are you feeling today?" Luna Victoria asked warmly, flashing a kind smile in her direction.
"I'm doing very great and feeling strong, ma'am," Maria replied, returning the smile with calmness in her voice.
She paused for a moment and looked at each of them with gratitude in her eyes.
"I want to thank you all for standing by me, for never giving up on me, even when my attitude sometimes was hard to handle. I truly appreciate the love, care, and support you've given me. Thank you so much."
