Chapter 53 Beneath The Surface

• Marissa entered the hacienda and found her family gathered in the living room, where two elegant elderly figures sat among them. The woman, with captivating hooded green eyes, bore a striking resemblance to Paula, leading Marissa to assume they were Paula's parents.
• As she moved further into the room, Marissa's mother greeted her with a smile. "Here comes Marissa, the pride and joy of Miguel and me," Rosario said.
• "Good afternoon," Marissa greeted, directing her smile at the elderly couple.