Inevitably and unintentionally, Ava began to cough forcefully, covering her mouth with her hand to try to conceal the mess at the table. That surprised gasp had made her swallow wrong, and no matter how hard she fought not to cough, it was impossible.

"Ex-cuse me," Ava managed to say with great difficulty while still coughing.

"Don't speak," said Daniel as he leaned in to help her.

Natalia looked surprised, while Mrs. Daniela and Mr. Manuel were in the same state, as Daniel firmly pounded the u