After stopping at a cozy café for some quick pastries and coffee, Sara drove Luca and Sophia through the beautiful streets of Paris, the city's charm perfectly displayed at every turn.
They soon arrived at the hotel, where Luca reunited with Mallow and his mother, exchanging warm greetings and catching up briefly before settling in.
Mrs. Rennick quickly ordered Luca to lift his shirt so she could assess his ribs herself. Since August, she hadn't rested and still believed Luca wasn't fully healed until her own hands confirmed it.
Luca assured his mother he was fine and spoke with her about his progress, both on the track and in his personal life.
Proud of her son, Mrs. Rennick grabbed his cheek and lowered his head for a kiss on the forehead.
Luca left his mother to relax and gathered with Mallow to discuss the race.
