Lunch at Noah's house was very pleasant. Catarina gradually began to relax when she realized that, despite Elisa having been born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she was a humble, outgoing woman, completely free of pretension or prejudice. She talked to Catarina as though they had been friends for years, making everything feel easier.

After lunch, Henri said goodbye to his brother and sister-in-law, promising to come back another day, and took Catarina out for a walk. The two of them went to