Kate stood up, took two sandwiches, and left the room. She walked to the plaza, and there, under a tree, Bastien was sitting with his gaze lost on a couple playing with their little daughter. He watched them sadly while the man hugged his wife. Kate couldn’t help but feel sorry seeing him so sad. She sat beside him and handed him a bread roll.

—Are you hungry? —Bastien jumped and looked at Kate—

Kate, what are you doing here? How could you walk all that way alone? Something could’ve happened to you. Why didn’t you call me? Why didn’t you…

—Shh, shut up. Take this, eat the bread, you haven’t eaten anything. —Bastien lowered his gaze and took the bread wrapping just like Kate. He ate slowly while Kate watched him.

—Why are you doing this, Bastien?

—Because I’m selfish. If I can’t let you go, I’ll pretend I can. That day you told me my presence hurt you. I’ve done you enough damage; I don’t want to keep hurting you, Kate. —Bastien didn’t look at Kate at any moment; he ate the sandwich an