Chapter 71

“Yes, father everything is great. Me and Octavio have figured everything out. He is going to decide what he wants in life before he goes any further. We told him that he can stay here if he wants too.”

“Of course, he can. Octavio, I’m so happy you are here. We have missed you growing up.”

“Thank you uncle. I missed you all too. Where’s aunt Esmerelda?” He asks as he looks towards the kitchen expecting her to come running in at any moment.

Luis and Javier look at each other and then down. Veronica steps forward and puts an arm around Octavio before she says, “I’m sorry to say they lost her about a year ago but I’m sure she is looking down on you all.”

“You’re so right baby. She would be so excited today.”

“Yes she would. Having brought Octavio back to us. She would be over the moon.”

“And….because she is going to be a grandmother.” Luis says with a huge smile on his face.

Javier shoots a glance at Luis who smiles and then to Veronica before pulling her into a tight hug. He puts his han