Amelie gently lowered Noah into his crib, waiting a moment to ensure he remained settled before stepping quietly out of the bedroom. As she entered the lounge, she saw Mona and Carlos already there, engaged in a low-toned conversation with Gabriel.
"Hi, Amelie!" Mona's face lit up instantly. she hopped up from her seat and pulled Amelie into a warm, tight embrace. "I kept pestering Brother Carlos to give me your number, but he was being so stubborn and refused. So, I just decided to come here and find you myself," she added with a playful roll of her eyes toward her cousin.
"I'm so happy you came," Amelie said, smiling as she pulled back. "Please, take a seat. I'm sorry I couldn't come to see you earlier; things have been... a bit chaotic." She gestured for Mona to sit back down before lowering herself onto the sofa beside Gabriel, who naturally shifted to make room for her.
