Third-person POV

Everyone sits around the dining table curious why Alessandro wants to talk to them so urgently. “Ali!” Lilani greets him as soon as he enters the dining room. 

“Hey, little one.” He went and kiss her on the head then look around the table and notice everyone he cares about is there. 

“Thank you, Maria this looks delicious.” Maria smiles at her boss. This was one of Lisa's favorite Lisa has shown her how to make “vetkoek” and mince. No one talks during dinner everyone busies wondering what Alessandro wants to say.

After dinner, Alessandro asks them to follow him to the living room. “Thank you all for...