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Chapter 20 - The Forever HomeThe grand dining room was lit by dozens of soft candles, casting a warm, golden glow across the mahogany table.

At the head of the table sat Arthur, flanked by María, Marcus, and several close friends who had stood by them through the darkest storms.

Roberto walked down the grand staircase holding Sofía’s hand. She wore a bright blue dress, her face beaming with pure joy as she guided her father step by step down the familiar marble stairs.

They reached the bottom, and Roberto scooped her up into his arms, spinning her around gently as she giggled.

"Are you ready for your surprise, princess?" Roberto asked, smiling warmly.

"Is it chocolate mousse?" Sofía asked eagerly.

"Better than that," Roberto laughed, setting her down as they walked into the dining room together. "Tonight, we aren't celebrating a business deal, or an empire, or a victory over enemies."

Arthur stood up, raising his glass with a proud, tearful smile. "We are celebrating family," the old man said, his voice ringing clearly through the room. "To the ones who stay, the ones who protect us, and the light that never fades."

"To family," everyone echoed warmly, glasses clinking in unison.

Roberto looked down at Sofía, who was happily tasting her favorite dessert with María wiping a tiny smudge of chocolate from her cheek. For the first time in his life, Roberto Silva knew he was exactly where he belonged.

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The doors of his home—and his heart—were open wide to the light, forever.

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