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"Welcome back, Mr Vitello," Lara said as soon as she opened the door. 

Santiago nodded and entered the hall. It was late in the evening and everyone went to sleep. 

"Where would you like to have dinner? In the dining room or your bedroom?" Lara questioned him. 

"I had dinner with the guys," Santiago replied. "Did Percy have dinner? And Eleanora is still asleep yet or not?" 

Lara smiled at his concern. "Eleanora is asleep and Percy didn't have dinner. She had been throwing up since the evening." Seeing Santiago's worried face, she quickly added, "It's not that serious. But since she recently had a delivery, she needs to take extra care of herself. She spent the day outside in the mall, walking and standing. And Lord knows what kind of fast food she consumed today." 

It was clear from Lara's words that she didn't encourage the stupid step Persephone took today even if it meant good for Valencia. She should have paid attention to her health first.