Maya
The soft hum of laughter and conversation filled the air as the evening light bathed the vineyard in golden hues. Alejandro stood beside me, his arm draped around my waist, a glass of wine in his free hand. After months of delays and frustrations, the official opening of his winery had finally arrived. Seeing his pride in his eyes, I knew it was worth it.
My in-laws had just departed, leaving us with the kids.
Anthony dashed through the rows of grapevines, his uniform shirt untucked, his carefree joy unmistakable. He loved his new school, excelled in his classes, and more than anything, he was happy. That alone was enough to lighten my heart.
Alessandra was on a blanket, watching him, exhausted from the day’s activities.
I never could have imagined standing here, surrounded
