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I believe this war has been beneficial for all of us," he reassured her."But sometimes I feel like I haven't managed to overcome Cira yet. I fear that I might betray my daughter on the way back," she confessed, her gaze drifting to the horizon. "But soon, Lissana will have six sharp edges of her own, and we'll be ready for the celebration," he said, a smile breaking through his serious demeanor. "I was thinking about you and returning to Lissana," Abril mused, her heart swelling with love for her daughter. "I'll decide when Lissana turns sixteen." "You're right; soon we will be together again," Alessandro agreed, his eyes softening.noveldrama"Lissana has grown so much; we might need to decorate her room," Abril noted, a hint of nostalgia in her tone. "Yes, it's true. I'm sure she no longer fits in her crib," he replied with a chuckle. "It's difficult to navigate these times," she said, her voice heavy with the weight of their responsibilities. "Indeed, but I promise you, I will do everything possible to ensure our family is whole again," he vowed, determination etched on his face. Abril felt a surge of happiness, as if she were finally returning to the joy she had once known. "Yes, let's do that.Let's see our little one," she said, her heart lightening. "April, take the mirror out of your bag," Alessandro urged, his tone turning serious. "I want to make sure you have it with you." "I always carry it with me," she replied, her fingers brushing over the smooth surface. "I don't want to lose it. I never know when I might be called upon. Time here is unpredictable; it could be day or night." As she communicated with Lissana, Maya quickly responded. Abril could hear the laughter of children in the garden, and she recognized Lissana's voice along with Uzziel's.There was another voice, one she couldn't quite place. "Hello, Aby! How are you?" Lissana called out. "You're having fun," Abril observed, her heart swelling with warmth as she pictured the scene. Maya focused on the children running through the garden. Lissana and Uzziel had shared a beautiful childhood together, and Alessandro couldn't help but ask, "Who is that boy running with them?" "Just kids," Maya replied, her eyes sparkling with amusement. Alessandro leaned closer, his protective instincts flaring."You should support your daughter's hand," he said, placing a calming hand on Abril's shoulder. "Calm down, Lessan. He's just a friend of Lissana's," Maya reassured him. "That's not the case if he's Tarik, Fay's son. Remember, he traveled with me as an emissary of the fairy queen," she added, recalling their past adventures. "Why do you have to support my daughter's hand?" Alessandro asked, his voice steady but firm. "They've been friends since they were babies," Maya explained."You're thinking too much." "Why is it that I'm only now getting involved in this?" he questioned, his brow furrowing. "Because you never asked," Maya replied, a hint of exasperation in her tone. Just then, Lissana approached, dragging Tarik along with her. "Come, Tarik! I want to introduce you to my parents. My mother is very beautiful, and my father is very handsome!" she exclaimed, her excitement palpable. "Papa, Mama, this is Tarik. He's my best friend," Lissana beamed. "Wasn't Uzziel your best friend?" Alessandro asked, raising an eyebrow. "No," Lissana replied, shaking her head."Uzziel is family, and he must be my best friend. Tarik is my best friend." "Tarik, extend your hand," Alessandro instructed, his voice firm. "What do you want with my daughter?" he demanded, his protective instincts flaring. Tarik hesitated, searching for the right words. "I don't understand very well," he stammered. "What intentions do you have with my daughter?" "Lissana is my friend, very special. I suppose I want her to be my wife in the future, when the time is right," Tarik said, his voice steady. Alessandro's expression hardened."You'd better think carefully about what you're saying, boy. If you don't want to face my wrath, you should keep your distance." Tarik wasn't intimidated by Alessandro's threat. "I won't let Lissana go alone, no matter what you say," he replied defiantly. Before Alessandro could respond, Maya cut off the communication, sensing the tension in the air. Once alone, she turned to Cassian. "I'm afraid this could become a big problem," she said, concern etched on her face. Cassian sighed. "Yes, I think the same.There's no warning when it comes to matters of the heart, and it will be difficult to disperse this situation." As Tarik began to walk away, Lissana followed him, her voice pleading. "Tarik, please wait! It's taking too long to reach you." Tarik paused, turning back to her. "You should go back. Your uncles will worry if you wander off without telling anyone." "I won't go unless you come back with me," Lissana insisted, her determination shining through. "Are you disgusted?" Tarik asked, his brow furrowing in confusion. "Why would I be?" Lissana replied, her eyes narrowing."You introduced me to you because I was rude, but I'm more bothered by the way you're acting." "I'm not disgusted with you. If anything, I would be disgusted with your father. I was rude to you, and I don't want you to distance yourself from me, Tarik. I think of you as my best friend," she said earnestly. "Then you won't go? You'll fall with me in the land of the fairies?" he asked, a hopeful glint in his eyes. "If my parents want to take me back, I will, but I'll do everything possible to convince them to let me stay here, by your side," she promised.Alessandro, watching the exchange, felt a surge of protectiveness. "That boy," he muttered to himself, "you'll see what happens when he tries to put his hand on my daughter. How dare he think he can steal my baby?"