He slipped an arm around her waist when she was close enough.

"You're always welcome. You know I'd do anything for you." Within not ruining his father reason. Which reminded Marcelo to call his father. At some point. When Stephanie didn't need him there.

"I'll call papai to put him on alert to drop everything and come." Stephanie would gain a husband and a loving father. Also, a tiny part of Marcelo relished defying Sebastian by marrying his daughter.