They took their seats at the table. Isabela immediately slid into the chair beside Thor, placing her hand on his thigh with exaggerated intimacy. Celina sat farther away, on the opposite side of the table, forcing a faint, awkward smile while Angélica tried to keep the atmosphere pleasant—chatting about the new décor in the house, weekend plans, and how happy she was to have everyone together.

Thor barely replied, his attention fixed on Celina, silently watching her discomfort grow with each pa