Chapter 162: Maybe This Is My Chance

At the Mendes residence, midway through the meal, Joaquim sets down his fork and clears his throat. "Álvaro, your mother and I were talking earlier about a potential dinner plan for next week, on Thursday." He begins, his tone casual but deliberate.

Álvaro looks up, curious. "Dinner plan?"

"Yes," Aída interjects, her tone gentler. "It's more of a casual meeting—a blind date, if you will. We thought it might be nice for you to meet someone."

Álvaro raises an eyebrow, setting his fork down. "A blind date? That's... unexpected."

Joaquim chuckles, waving a hand. "It's not as formal as it sounds. Just a chance to reconnect with someone you already know."

At that, Álvaro's interest piques. "Someone I know? Who?"

Aída exchanges a brief look with Joaquim before answering. "Dandara Ngale."