Miss Connor has just arrived

It was all very fast and when I noticed the door opened.

There was no one there, but the music could be heard. We were in the sort of room I had climbed with Allan through earlier.

The bright light was a touch of reality. I got out of the elevator, my body shuddering and trying to find the right words before I left.

- Finally. I smiled, not looking him in the eye. - I need to go.

- You can't go out with the dress like that... Your whole body shows.

I stopped, not knowing what to do. He took off his coat and placed it over my shoulders:

- I think that sorts it out a bit. But I can get a dress from Milena if you want.

- No... No need. Thanks for the coat... I... Send it back. – I went out.

He went after me, taking my arm. When he pulled me, I was forced to face him.

- Barbara... I...

The door opened and Celine, who I now knew was not his real mother, appeared. Her eyes went directly to his hand on my arm and she didn't hide her dissatisfaction:

- Still here, Miss Novaes? I thought you l