When the couple walks in, Mariana jumps to her feet and rushes toward Noah as if time has stopped just for her.

“Oh, Noah! It's been forever!” she exclaims, throwing her arms around him and planting a kiss on his cheek.

“How have you been, Mariana?” he replies politely, smiling as he subtly pulls away from the hug. “It really has been a while.”

“Tell me about it… Your brother keeps avoiding me, and because of that, I end up seeing less of you too,” she says, shooting Henri a dramatic look.

“Wel