In Lucca’s room, he came out of the shower wearing his pajamas.

—Ara…

—Mmm?

—Sweetheart, tomorrow I have to get back to work. It’ll be here in the house, so I won’t be far. But your friends are coming. They have to work on a project with Kate. Bastien called the university; you haven’t missed anything, you only need to take the exams. —Lucca sat beside her and took her hand—. My girl, are you ready? The exams are online. Kate can help you. She’s asked about you a lot. She just wants to see you.