Although she didn't want to meet her husband's boss, Helena went downstairs and had breakfast. She had been hiding for too long, and now Estefano was by her side; she knew she could trust him to protect her. Even though she was afraid of Xavier, he would still defend her. She needed to gather courage and face the world.
They had breakfast, and Helena returned to the room and started organizing things. They had brought their own sheets and pillowcases with them; Estefano didn't like using belongings that weren't theirs, not even the towel.
Then she lay on the bed and turned on the television. She wasn't used to sitting in front of the TV; she preferred books and musicals, but the movie ended up capturing her attention. It was a romance between a secretary and her boss. There was about hal
