Chapter 31: Sweet Reunion II

Pa changed into one of Matteo's shirts, the red tee reaching his mid-thigh. Matteo had prepared an elaborate yet quick dinner.

The three siblings gathered around the dinner table with their grandfather, Pa, for the first time. A simple yet delicious Italian meal was spread before them—bruschetta, pasta with tomato sauce, and a green salad.

"I'm so glad I could finally meet my grandchildren and share a meal together," Pa smiled warmly. He sighed, "Decades ago, I envisioned this scene as a grand dinner with my daughter and maybe a son, surrounded by their children and their children's children. Even though it turned out this way, I'm still glad. I'm sure those who have left us behind are glad too."

Pa said a little prayer afterwards and the three siblings joined in. The siblings exchanged awkward glances as they began to eat in silence.