Shattered bonds

Earlier, after the Mandez family had enjoyed a full evening of wining and dining, they collectively decided to call it a night.

As they stepped outside, Amanda bid her farewells and returned to her own family. Meanwhile, Shawn and Mia opted to accompany Grandpa Mandez to his house. Once there, Shawn guided the elderly man to his room and assisted him into bed.

“Now that she's graduated high school, the two of you should start thinking about giving me great-grandchildren,” Grandpa Mandez mumbled with closed eyes.

Shawn, the old man's grandson, remained silent.

Once Shawn finished tucking his grandfather in, he returned to the living room to join his wife before they took their leave.

In contrast to Shawn's brisk pace, Mia moved at a more leisurely speed. By the time she was finishing putting on her slippers, her husband had already vanished from sight.

Without delay, Mia hurriedly rushed outside to catch up.

“Wifey, why are your legs so short?” Shawn teased, giving her a mocking sneer