The ease with which Henri’s mood shifts in front of his father leaves Catarina stunned. She feels even more hurt as she notices something about him she has never seen before, blinded until now by an enchantment that suddenly no longer seems real.
“I’m sure you’re going to love the house, Catarina,” Oliver says, turning to his future daughter-in-law with a warm smile.
“I’m sure I will,” she replies, tearing her gaze away from Henri to look at Oliver instead. “But I can’t go with you right now.”