Chapter 16

Catherine's POV

After talking to James at his office, I went to lunch as scheduled. The lunch was arranged by Monica, who called to tell me that she would be bringing a friend.

When I got to the café, I asked the waiter for a table reserved for Ms. Woods. Woods was Monica's surname. The waiter took me to my seat, and I saw that there was already a man sitting there. It was Felix, Tracy's father. I was a little surprised. Was he the friend Monica said on the phone? What a coincidence. I went up and asked, "Hello, Sir! Do you remember me? I'm Adela's mother."

He smiled at me, reached out, and kissed the back of my hand. "Of course. How could I forget such a beautiful lady? Tracy talks about you all the time. I didn't know you were the friend Monica mentioned."

"Where's Monica? Why isn't she here?" He was sitting alone in his seat. I didn't see Monica.

"Monica isn't here. She said she had something urgent. Do you mind having lunch with me?"