The silence that followed Emilia’s question was deafening. She removed the phone from her ear and checked to see if the call was still connected. “Hello? Did you hear my question?”
Gladys took a deep breath and answered, with a slightly shaking voice, “Yes, I heard it, honey. I am just not sure what you mean?”
“Just that. What kind of relationship did you have with my dad?” Emilia frowned. “It’s a simple question, is it not?”
“Y-yes. Your dad and I were good friends for a very long time. We helped each other out when one needed help. Ours was a special kind of relationship.”
“Were you close?” Emilia crossed her arm across her waist.
“Yes, we were,” Gladys replied, though her voice was very guarded. “Is everything ok, honey?”
Emilia nodded, “yes. It’s just that I was having a chat wit
