"Isla, guess what I brought for you?" Luca shook a cake box at her with a grin.

Seeing the familiar box, Isla lit up, practically coming to life. Her eyes sparkled as she leaped forward to grab the cake from Luca's hands, flashing him a sweet smile. "Thank you, Uncle Luca!"

Watching her bounce around so happily, Vanessa finally relaxed, relieved to see her in such high spirits.

Isla skipped into the living room with her little cake, unwrapping it while shooting her mom a playful ...