The sound of the doorbell broke the silence in the living room. Elena lifted her head, and before she could stand up, she heard little footsteps running inside.

"Mommy!" Olivia's voice was the loudest.

Within seconds, Olivia, Katty, Delya, and little Alva burst into the living room and hugged Elena at the same time. Tears of joy and laughter flowed together.

“We missed you so much, Mom!” Katty said, hugging Elena’s waist tightly.

“Yes, Mom. Mommy and Daddy have been in Canada ...