Determined not to dwell on what had happened between her and Henri any longer, Catarina decided to keep herself busy. The two of them spent the morning together, just like in the old days. They prepared a hearty lunch, filled with laughter over spices and old stories that Andrea loved to reminisce about. Afterward, they made a simple but delicious dessert that filled the entire house with the scent of childhood.

After lunch, they took advantage of the beautiful day and walked to the village squ