The peaceful silence in their room was broken by the soft, muffled sounds of Alvaro’s little voice calling from his room. Armando groaned, leaning his forehead against Jessica’s shoulder, clearly unwilling to leave the warmth of their shared embrace.
Jessica chuckled softly, brushing her fingers through his tousled hair. “Looks like your little shadow is awake,” she murmured, her voice tinged with affection.
Armando sighed, tilting his head to look at her with a tired yet contented expression. “He’s got impeccable timing,” he muttered, pressing a quick kiss to her lips before slowly untangling himself from her.
Jessica smiled as she watched him sit up, the weariness in his movements betraying the toll his injury had taken. “Why don’t you stay here and rest a little longer?” she su
