As Lisa entered the living room, she saw Susan seated comfortably on the sofa, with Clara and Mitchelle sitting on the soft fur carpet, engrossed in drawing on some sheets placed on the center table. Lisa walked towards them, her eyes scanning the room in search of Luis. She greeted the group, "Hello, sorry I'm late. Where is Luis?" Susan turned and responded, "Oh Lisa, you're back?" "Mommy!β Clara stood up and ran towards her mom, hugging her tightly, and said, "Mommy, brother left for school." Lisa looked at Susan with a questioning gaze. "Yes, he left. He said there was a science fair, and he couldn't miss it," Susan explained. Lisa nodded and let go of Clara. She bent over, brushed her palm on Mitchelle's hair and asked, "Are you okay?" "Yes, Auntie," Mitchelle answered softly, then turned back to her drawing. She sat on the fur carpet with his legs crossed as she was drawing. But her eyes looked a little sad, though she tried to hide it with a smile. Lisa noticed the s
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