Chapter 55 I'm Happy Because I'm Free

The wind at the pier was very strong, and it carried the smell of brine with it. Lucia got out of the car and immediately spotted Lorenzo, who was standing at the end of the jetty. He was wearing a dark gray windbreaker, and the night wind tousled his blond hair. When he saw Lucia, he hurried over to greet her. "Lucia." Lorenzo sounded anxious. He reached out to take her bag, but Lucia sidestepped him neatly. "I can do it myself," she said. Lorenzo's hand froze in mid-air, but then he smiled bitterly and withdrew it. "The boat is ready and will set out for Levana in half an hour. I've already arranged for an apartment and for a university. It is assuredly safe." "Thank you, Lorenzo." She looked sincerely at him. "I'll pay you back." "We don't need to talk about money." Lorenzo looked tenderly at her thin face. "I just… I hope that you can be happy." Lucia lowered her head and stared at the wooden planks beneath her feet. "I'm very happy now, because I'm free." "There's still