A few hours passed since Patrick was at their house when the phone rang. Maria answered:
- King family mansion, Maria speaking. How may I help you?
- Maria? It is Patrick.
- Yes sir Patrick, how can I help you?
- I just wanted to talk to Anna.
- One moment, please.
She put her hand on the phone and turned toward Anna, who was sitting with Mia, the children, and Jenny in the garden. They were sitting on the grass under the big shade of the willow tree. The children were playing on the grass and they were drinking tea and talking. Maria came toward them.
- Miss Ana, phone call for you.
- Who it is? Anna asked
- It is mister Patrick. she answered
Mia smiled, while Anna's face turned red.
- Give me the phone please. she smiled gently.
Maria passed her the phone and left. Anna spok
