Simon Parker had left on a trip to a neighbouring city for a social engagement. But for Mrs Garcia, she didn’t care whether he went there for business or to see his mistress. Whatever the reason, she was in charge of the family now. And it was she who held the purse strings.
Eve had moved into the Parker family residence with Simon’s permission. Although Mrs Garcia was not happy, she didn’t have the courage to contradict him and had to tacitly consent to Eve’s arrival.
That morning, Eve was ready to leave for school, when suddenly Mrs Garcia called out to her, “Stop!”
Eve took a deep breath. “What’s wrong, Madame?” Mrs Garcia had requested that Eve always refer to her as Madame. And Eve obeyed her orders, just as she did Simon’s.
“Call Tom Parker over here,” Mrs Garcia ordered.
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