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"Nodeberian will sit on the floor and ask you to bring a blanket," he instructed, his tone firm yet gentle.noveldramaOn the ground of the hadas, climbing the Hierba or walking barefoot upon it was a common sight, as for the fairies, that was the way of life. But in the human kingdom, such behavior was frowned upon, especially for someone as noble as Lissana and Uzziel. Maya had spent so long in the land of the hadas that she had forgotten the absurd rules that governed her former life. "They are used to sitting in the air!" Maya exclaimed, her voice light with laughter."Barefoot, they will be fine, as soon as they leave you." Despite being of noble birth, Lissana and Uzziel had grown up differently, and Abril understood how difficult it could be for them to follow rules they had never known, rules she still considered pointless. She placed a hand on Alessandro's arm and said, "Let them play, Lessan. Let them enjoy their time with Koda while we talk." "They don't know the norms of this world," Alessandro replied, watching the children with a protective gaze.Maya smiled, recalling how they had grown up with a sense of freedom, as long as one had a little patience with them. "We understand; they had to live differently. For them, what others deem inappropriate is simply how they exist." "I had forgotten how different life was there, especially for the nobles. For commoners, these norms don't matter," she continued, her eyes drifting to the sky. Cassian, standing beside her, placed an arm around her shoulders. "But Uzziel can do anything; I don't care," he said, a hint of pride in his voice. "You see, you have changed.You used to be scandalized by everything," Maya teased, her smile brightening. "I suppose change is inevitable," he replied, a thoughtful expression crossing his face. Maya's heart lifted at his words, even if they seemed trivial. Cassian's response brought a warmth to her spirit, reminding her of the freedom they all cherished. "Hello, my little one! You don't know how happy I am to see you again," Ryan said, his voice filled with affection as he approached Maya and Uzziel. He gently cupped his daughter's face, studying her carefully. "You look much better than the last time I saw you.I've been wondering how you've been." "I can't be a successor because I'm marrying Cassian. The queen has now passed that role to me, and sometimes it doesn't even feel lovely," Maya confessed, a hint of sadness in her eyes. "I'm happy to see that everything is turning out well. Where is my grandson?" Ryan asked, scanning the area. Uzziel, shyly hiding behind his priest, caught Maya's eye. She encouraged him to approach. He stepped forward hesitantly, and Maya scooped him into her arms. "Uzziel, this is my friend," she introduced, smiling down at him.Uzziel looked up at Ryan, who opened his arms wide. "Come and give your Abuelo a hug." Maya thought it would be impossible for Uzziel to embrace him, as he was usually shy around strangers. But to her surprise, he stepped forward and wrapped his arms around Ryan, who beamed with joy. "Uzziel is usually shy with strangers. I'm surprised he did that," Maya said, her heart swelling with pride. "That's why blood doesn't define us; we are family," Ryan replied, his voice warm. "I suppose you're right," Maya agreed. Cassian, having taken a few steps back, watched the scene unfold."What are you doing? Why don't you come closer?" he called out. "I didn't want to interrupt," Cassian replied, a hint of hesitation in his voice. "Now you're part of this family; don't worry about interrupting," Ryan reassured him, a smile spreading across his face. Cassian felt a wave of relief wash over him, grateful for his father's acceptance. "Thank you for always being by my side and for your love," he said, his voice sincere. As days passed peacefully, Abril and Alessandro felt a bittersweet sadness, knowing they could finally be reunited with their daughter.One sunny afternoon, they gathered for a picnic in the garden beneath the trees, watching as Lissana chased after a moth, her laughter ringing through the air. "This is a very happy moment," Alessandro said, his heart full. "I feel like the happiest man in the world. I hope this lasts forever." Abril felt tears welling in her eyes as she absorbed the joy of the moment. "What's wrong, Aby?" Alessandro asked, concern etched on his face. "Remember the dream that Lissana spoke of?" she replied, her voice trembling with emotion."The three of us were there, and we were happy." "Yes," he nodded, recalling the dream vividly. "It was a dream of a future, but from here on, it's uncertain. The future is always uncertain, but I don't want to dwell on that. We will work to ensure our faith remains strong, so we can be happy," she said, wiping her tears. "Don't worry about what's to come. Let's enjoy this moment, for that is what we have," Alessandro said, gently brushing away her tears. Abril had always been preoccupied with the future, often neglecting the beauty of the present.She looked at Lissana, her precious daughter, and reflected on the past when she had nothing to love and no one to love her. In that moment, she realized she had a family-something she never thought she could have. "I have to stop being so selfish," she thought, glancing from Lissana to Alessandro. "You're right; I lost my focus, forgetting what truly matters. Thank you for reminding me, Lessan." Alessandro leaned in and kissed her softly. "If everything is difficult, it can be hard to see the light.But remember, there is no harm that lasts forever." Lissana approached them, noticing the tears in her mother's eyes. "Mamá, why are you crying? Are you sad? Do you miss something?" she asked, her voice filled with concern. Abril opened her arms wide, embracing her daughter. "Of course not! My tears are of happiness. I can finally keep you by my side and hug you whenever I want. This makes me infinitely happy, so much so that I couldn't hold back the tears." "I'm also happy to be with my parents," Lissana said, her eyes shining. "I always felt like I was missing something.Tarik and Uzziel always seemed so happy with their families. I wanted that too-I wanted to be with my family." Abril kissed her forehead and replied, "I feel small for not being with you, for missing your first words, for not being there when you learned to walk, and for not reading you a bedtime story because I wasn't there to give you all the love you needed." Alessandro joined in the embrace, whispering, "We forgive you for not seeing us grow and for missing those moments. We are together now, and that is what matters."