The night had struck eleven o'clock as Velia yawned for the umpteenth time. She set her phone on the nightstand and glanced at the door, wondering when Lucas would arrive.

Is he going to work late again tonight?

The thought crossed her mind as Velia remembered what happened after dinner. She wanted to accompany Lucas while he worked as usual, but he insisted that she rest in the bedroom.

Could it be that Lucas thinks I'm still menstruating and not feeling well?

It's possible. Regardless of that possibility, Velia did as Lucas instructed. She rested in the bedroom after getting bored with watching television. She thought that keeping Lucas company...