The dinner at the Martinez residence went well. The dishes Alice prepared for everyone were delicious. She even took care of their guest, Bryan, who was sitting next to Angel at their long dining table.

"Mom, why is your cooking so delicious today?" Alex asked.

"Because your sister's boyfriend is joining us for the first time," Alice answered, then beamed a smiled at Bryan.

That made the latter quite comfortable it seems he cannot swallow the food he's chewing. He just ...