The next morning, Lucca woke up early. He got out of bed very carefully so as not to wake her, got dressed, and went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for Bastien and Kate. But when he arrived, Bastien was already finishing.

—Sir, you're up so early. I woke up to make breakfast.

—Don’t worry, Lucca, it's fine. How is Aracely?

—She's a bit anxious because I’m going back to work today. I told her her classmates are coming, and she wanted to know if Miss Kate could visit her. She's feeling a little better, but she's afraid Miss Kate will be disgusted by what happened.

—How could she think Kate would feel that way about her?

—Sir, please don’t be upset. What Ara went through was too traumatic. She still sees herself as dirty and unworthy of anyone's affection.

—I understand. I’ll talk to Kate so she can go see her in your room.

—Thank you, sir. May I help you with the tray?

—No, I’ve got it. Go take care of your duties. Kate’s friends will come in the afternoon. I already sent for them.