Silence settled over the cabin once more as Maya quietly reflected on their words.
Then, unable to bear the heavy atmosphere any longer, Jaime was the first to break the silence.
A small grin spread across his face as he looked at Maya.
“That’s right, May. Just like I promised you, once I get better, I’ll be the one protecting you too. I’ll work hard, become successful, and make lots of money. Then no one will ever be able to push us around again.”
His determined expression was so earnest that it melted the lingering heaviness in the cabin.
A chorus of warm laughter followed.
Maya smiled, reached over, and affectionately ruffled his hair.
“Okay, Super Jaime. I get it.” She chuckled. “You’ll be my knight in shining armor.”
Jaime immediately shook his head.
“Umm… nope.” He pointed t
