"Lucas, you..." Coco said.

"My ancestors have a custom where they bow to their parents during weddings. Let’s do it for your parents too," Lucas suggested.

In that moment, tears flowed uncontrollably from her eyes.

He gently wiped them away, saying, "Don’t cry; your parents are watching."

She sniffled, her eyes sparkling with tears as she smiled. "My parents would definitely have loved you as their son-in-law."

After wiping her tears, they turned to face the gravestone, kneeling down respectfully to bow.

This was the greatest expression of respect and gratitude he could offer to her parents.

He was thankful to them for bringing Coco into the world and for protecting her during the most dangerous times. Without Coco, his life would have been bleak.

Once they were done, Lucas helped Coco to her feet, and they left the cemetery. He held her hand as they walked to the steps going down the mountain.

"I'll carry you down the mountain. You walked up by yourself and stood at the gr