[Something about that tone clenches at his chest. Even if she's genuinely happy for him, it seems like it stems from the fact she knows what it's like to be deprived of something so warm and basic that everyone should receive. He can't help but think of Joaquin. Manolo sighs.]

Ay, Maya. If some of the people back home were too blind to realize how lucky they were to have you in their life, then...I'm sorry. You deserve so much better.