Page 130 of Resolute

Before we can reply, my father says, “Oh, please. Just go. Ava and I have a game of Ludo to catch.”

He takes the board game out of a cabinet as my mother and Ava settle around the coffee table. Ludo is a very popular game in Chile, similar to Parcheesi.

Camila and I both kiss Ava goodbye, but she’s already focused on the game. I chuckle at her concentration but mouth “thanks” to my parents as we make our way to our home.

“Hey, hey. Welcome. Long time no see,” Luca says with a chuckle as he opens the door to his house.

One by one, we greet him and exchange hugs—even though we see each other weekly.

Camila heads straight for Karina, eager to take Enzo from her arms, and I chuckle. Sometimes I wonder if she’s really going to be able to wait until after her business has taken off for us to have a baby.

“Quién es el consentido de la tía? Quién?” Camila coos at Enzo, and he rewards her with a toothy smile. He has two teeth, and his grin is adorable.

“Everyone, I have an announcement,” I say as soon as everyone has a drink in hand, relaxing around the living room.

Camila gives me a puzzled look, but I simply wink at her.

“As you all know, the reason we moved here is because Father has decided to step down as the head of Hacienda Carmen.”

Everyone nods, and I can see the anticipation in their faces. Father holds Mother’s hand and places a kiss on the back of her palm.

“Well, today he has set an official date to retire, and I would like for us to plan a party in his honor.”

Cheers and applause boom around the living room. When I look at my parents, my mother is grinning from ear to ear, and my father’s eyes are shining with emotion.

“I love the idea, Vic. We need to let Gabo and Isa know so they can come too,” Karina adds, and everyone agrees. It’d be a great family gathering.

“I would also like to take this time to right the last of my wrongs.”

Everyone stops in their tracks as my voice fills the space.

“What are you talking about?” Camila whisper-shouts.

Karina looks at me knowingly as she takes Enzo from her.

“When I married my wife, even though I was in love with her, I married her in a hurry. I didn’t give her the wedding she deserved.”

Camila’s eyes widen as she catches on.

“Yes, we weren’t invited. The nerve,” Luca pouts.

I chuckle. “Yes, Luca, because you’re the most important person in this family.”

I throw him the bait, and sure enough, he takes it.

“Of course I am. Who else could be the VIP of the Godoy-Bianchi clan?” he says proudly.

My father clears his throat.

“Oh, of course. I’m sorry, Gonzalo,” Luca says with a wince.

I bark out a laugh. “You’re so easy to goad,” I say, shaking my head.

He gives me a murderous look, which only makes me laugh harder.

“As I was saying. I need to right the last of my wrongs, so I would like to ask my wife—the love of my life—Camila Godoy, would you do me the honor of marrying me again? This time, in front of our entire family, renewing the vows we made to each other in a town hall in London?”

I kneel and take the ring out of my pocket. It’s a replica of the engagement ring I got her at Tiffany’s.

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