Part 46

On Saturday morning, with a fresh spirit, Ignazio descended to the lower floor and prepared for breakfast. His sister, along with her husband and Ignazio's nieces and nephews, were already downstairs, filling the table. The only ones missing were Meizar and Olivia.

Ignazio approached the dining table, greeted everyone, stroked his daughter's head, and gave her a gentle kiss before taking a seat. His sister Flavia and her eldest daughter Ayla were preparing food on the table. Suspecting that Olivia might also be helping, Ignazio glanced towards the messy kitchen, but until his sister and her children sat down, Olivia had not appeared.

"Where's Meizar?" Ignazio asked casually, suspecting that his younger brother might still be asleep in his room.

"Meizar left early this morning with Olivia," his mother answered with a flat tone.

"Gone? With Olivia?" he asked, furrowing his brow. His mother nodded. "Where to?" he inquired.

"To the apartment," his mother replied again, still in her usual