Bastien walked over to Ara and gently touched her shoulder.

—Are you okay, little one?

Kate hugged her tenderly from behind.

—Yes… I never thought Lucca would defend me like that. And the girls… even less —Aracely admitted, still shaken.

—That only proves that there are people who love you, and that you're worth it to them —Kate said softly, caressing her hair—. You’ll never be alone again, Aracely.

Ara smiled and nestled deeper into Kate’s arms, feeling a warmth she hadn’t felt in years.

—What will happen to them? —she asked, looking at Bastien.

—I had them emptied —Lucca replied firmly.

—Perfect —Bastien nodded, cold and decisive.

—Emptied? —Ara asked, frowning.

—It’s better if you don’t know —Kate answered gently, but firmly—. Just be sure you’ll never see them again.

—I understand… —Ara whispered.

Lucca hugged her tightly, protectively.

—Come on, little one. Let’s buy a few more things. I need your help choosing clothes for me… and who better than a fashion designer to dress me pr