Ella swapped her riding attire for a midi dress and high-heeled sandals, letting her hair down. Although she didn't want to excessively stir her husband's desires, she wanted to please him, and she knew he liked to see her with her hair down. The lunch venue was excellent: well-organized and tranquil, with only a few tables. They were greeted by an elegant and smiling woman who, although she looked at Xavier, politely greeted Ella. Going on an outing like this with Xavier was a delightful experience. Ella knew how to behave well in any situation, but the years in the convent had deprived her of visiting places like that restaurant or going on outings. There were so many places she didn't even know in the city where she was born. All this because of her father's obsession with preserving

