Leila Bolukat celebrates her sister's birthday in Portugal

The reunion was everything she had hoped for. Fatima’s face, a mask of surprise and delight, instantly melted away the distance that had separated them. Their embrace was long and heartfelt, a silent conversation of shared history and unspoken emotions. Tears welled up in both their eyes, a testament to the deep connection that bound them together. The initial shock of the surprise gave way to gales of laughter and animated conversation, catching up on the events of the past weeks and months, sharing stories and reminiscing about old times.