5At Marco's ResidenceAxel, his aunt, and uncle sat at the dining table laden with Italian specialties - lasagna, pizza, spaghetti, ravioli, and minestrone soup."Aunt, why did you prepare so much food?" Axel asked, puzzled. It wasn't a holiday or special occasion."The first step was a success, and the next will be too. Consider this a celebration of your initial victory, Axel," the elderly woman who had raised him explained."Aunt, this is just the beginning. Don't celebrate before I've truly won," Axel objected, thinking she was getting ahead of herself."Let her be happy, Axel. Let's eat."Axel nodded. Before the meal, they said a prayer - a family tradition of Marco's to show respect for the food.After breakfast, Marco wiped his mouth with a napkin and studied his nephew's face, so similar to the young Maurer's."So, is it true Maurer's adopted daughter will be interning at the hospital in forensics?" he asked.Axel nodded. "Yes, according to my informant, she recently applied
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