You're right. Based on the progression:
Lucien POV
I knew my mother had met with Aria.
I could see it in her eyes.
The next evening, she tried to act normal at the bistro, but I noticed the difference immediately.
Aria smiled.
She laughed.
She even argued with me about ordering too much food.
But something was bothering her.
And I hated not knowing what it was.
When her shift ended, I waited outside.
The city lights painted golden reflections across the wet pavement as she stepped out of the restaurant.
For a moment, she looked surprised to see me.
Then she smiled.
The sight eased some of the tension in my chest.
"You're waiting for me?"
"I usually do."
Her smile widened slightly.
"Fair point."
We began walking side by side.
Neither of us spoke for several minutes.
Eve
