After his cousin Levi congratulated him at least three times on his supposed relationship, he went off in search of his now-wife. Jade looked at her father, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Sorry, Dad, I didn't know Mom would spread it around."
"We'll talk later, Maria Jade," he said, then sat down next to Júlia in the only chair left for him. All the events were conspiring in favor of that little lie.
The party continued its course, and several other relatives came by to congratulate them on the supposed relationship. With each moment, Jade grew more anxious; after all, her father's face exuded discontent.
"I'm going to get a drink," he said, then got up and headed towards one of the many tables there, filled with food and drinks. While he poured himself a glass of whiskey, Magnólia ap
