Deanna's birthday was no more than a gathering at the house with some friends and relatives. Strangely, Camila suffered a terrible stomach ache that very day. Charles arrived with a gift, had a few drinks, and left; it was a dinner for young people.
When she told him they were scandalous, she meant that most of them were musicians and they crowded the small space where she had her music room. The evening turned into a bohemian stage, amidst songs and instruments. Daniel felt like a fish out of water, although he maintained a cheerful and cordial demeanor. But he did not separate from her; with the exception of Laura, Susan, and Deanna herself, they were all men. Younger men.
Harry stayed in a corner, quiet, lost in thought. He was making a huge effort to stay in the same room and n
