Anna’s eyebrows lifted slightly, her curiosity growing. “What surprise?” she asked, leaning forward a little.
Alexander gave a soft laugh. “My dear, don’t you sometimes feel bored staying at home all day as a housewife? To make things more interesting for you, I have found a suitable job.”
Evelyn, who had been cutting fruit, stopped her hand in mid-air. “A job?” she repeated, putting down her fork. “What kind of surprise is that? Our Anna is a natural lady of high standing! Why should she go out and work like ordinary people? She should live a comfortable, wealthy life where everything is taken care of for her.”
Anna let out a quiet sigh and chose not to argue with her mother’s usual reaction. Instead, she turned to Alexander. “That sounds wonderful. It has been very hard to find a good
