Chapter 101

Leo watched as Emma walked into her room, then quickly turned to Michael with eager eyes. "Godfather, is it fun back in Virelia?" he asked, curiosity practically written all over his face. Michael chuckled. "Of course! It's just as exciting as France, maybe even more. There's stuff you won't find here—tons of good food, beautiful places to visit..." He went on and on, animatedly describing everything from local snacks to breathtaking sceneries. Leo was totally hooked, eyes shining. "Wow! Virelia sounds amazing!" "Wanna come with me next time? I'll take you for a trip," Michael offered, seeing how much Leo wanted to go. But Leo's smile faded a bit. He glanced toward Emma's room, clearly hesitant. He already knew his mom wasn't going to agree. She didn't even want to talk about Virelia, let alone go back. And Leo had heard her talk about Grandpa and Aunt Rose, but neither of them even knew he existed. Michael followed his gaze and instantly got it. How could he forget? Emma still hadn't