Bastien smiled and looked at Kate with infinite love. He extended his hand, and she took it, rising to her feet, visibly uncomfortable by the presence of that woman.
—She’s the love of my life —he said firmly.
—Hi, I’m...
—Kate! —the woman interrupted, shouting in surprise and covering her mouth—. I can’t believe it!
—Yes… it’s me —Kate replied, confused.
—Kate? That Kate? —the woman asked again with an excited smile. Bastien nodded.
Kate, completely intimidated by the woman’s vibrant personali