Pedro led the way into the quiet house with Tina and Catalina following his lead. Their footsteps echoed through the stillness that followed Lucia’s departure on the school bus. The silence was proof that Lucia’s presence filled their home with a lot of joy. Tina walked to the kitchen to clear the place where they had just had their breakfast.
Pedro paused for a moment as they entered. He glanced at Catalina, noticing the weight of exhaustion in her eyes, and without a word, he knew she needed to talk. He walked towards the kitchen, where Tina was busy and diligently tidying up everything, a serene expression on her face. Catalina followed behind him hoping for a chance to have a real conversation with him about the previous night.
As Pedro approached the kitchen, he saw Tina focused on
