“Hey, we have a sewing project to do, with two grades—one for colorimetry and one for design,” the girls chatted with Kate as they walked out to sit under the trees on campus.

“Where are we going to do it? My aunt won’t lend us her workshop anymore, she’s busy this season.”

“Don’t worry. I’ve got a workshop at home. Bastien gave it to me.”

“Wait—what did Delia say about that?”

“Nothing, because I don’t live with Delia anymore. I live with Bastien.”

“AAAAAHHHH! Kate, I’m so jealous! Okay, when do we go?”

“How about this weekend? I have to check with Bastien first.”

“Perfect!” the girls chatted happily under the shade until Sebastián walked past them, glaring at Kate.

“Oh no… the heartbroken ex is coming in hot,” one said.

But before he even got five meters close to Kate, her two bodyguards intercepted him. They said something to him, and he quickly backed off, shooting a hateful look at Kate before leaving.

“Damn, that was intense.”

“He’s not allowed near me. Not after what happened at