Lucia's other gift

In the days following the confrontation with Victoria, as the small town basked in the newfound sense of liberation, Rene found himself drawn to Lucia’s enigmatic aura. There was a subtle grace about her, a quiet strength that intrigued him. One evening, as they crossed paths in a local cafe, he decided to strike up a conversation.

"Lucia," Rene began, his voice a gentle cadence, "there's something about you, a resonance that goes beyond the surface. Have you ever considered pursuing music?"

Lucia, surprised by the unexpected question, looked into Rene's eyes, her own reflecting a mixture of vulnerability and a hint of a hidden passion. "Music? Oh, that's a chapter of my life I left behind years ago."

Intrigued, Rene leaned in, curiosity etched across his face. "Left behind? You used to sing, didn't you? There's a melody in your past, a song waiting to be rediscovered."