Paul said nothing, since her every word irritated him.
"Baby," Anna said to Paul.
"Okay, I understand. But I have to leave right now," Paul stated.
"Now?" Anne asked.
"I have urgent work to do," Paul said as he walked away, not waiting for her to respond.
Anne kept looking at her son's path and thought, 'I know where you're going, Paul. It's time for me to take action, or else it will be late.'
**
[Ron's residence]
Eva entered the restroom after I left. I was dressed in a short white dress. But suddenly someone knocked on the door as I was wiping my hair. As I turned back, I noticed Ron standing there.
"Ron, d-do you need anything?" I stammered because I was startled. At that hour, I wasn't expecting to see him. Ron smiled and moved near me. He moved up close to my face and murmur
