The next morning, the De Filippi mansion was full of life. Ella laughed with Moira while Bastien watched them with crossed arms. Ara smiled at Ella’s antics, while Lucca held her from behind.

—“I know without a doubt Ara will be happy with him,” thought Kate.

Bastien, who had been watching Ella’s craziness seriously, smiled when he saw Kate, a glint appearing in his beautiful amber eyes. He walked toward her confidently and hugged her, kissing her lips.

—“Good morning, princess. I didn’t want t