The aroma of garlic and herbs hit Camila the moment Jose opened the door. It wasn't the heavy, opulent scent she associated with Julie's lavish dinners, but something simpler, more… domestic.

Jose, for his part, looked surprisingly relaxed in a casual polo shirt. The dining room was indeed softened by a few hastily arranged bouquets of white lilies – clearly the "decorations" he'd mentioned.

And it looks like it's not enough.

"Nice color combination. I guessed you'd buy the right ones," ...