CHAPTER VII THE PHONE CALL TO SISSI In a very rare moment of well-being, or rather, of temporary absence of malaise, Franco felt happy at the sight of the pile of paper that grew hour by hour. So he left his desk and went to call Sissi, full of newfound enthusiasm. "Hello love. How are you? The children? Ah, at the seaside with grandpa... Well, let’s hope they’re having fun, but I know that your father is a guarantee as far as that is concerned. No, I don't I know when I’ll be able to leave, twice they’ve postponed the appointment to give me the result of the tests. I checked again, but they still didn't tell me anything. No, not worried! Yes, I'll let you know. No, I told you I won't tell you what the surprise is. I told you no, you’ll see it for yourself! All right. See you soon. "

