At home, her mother was already waiting for her to return.

—Why weren't you answering the phone? I've been worried.

"Mom, it's been a tiring day," Amanda replied, sinking down onto the sofa. "Where are the children?"

"Adora is sleeping, the others haven't returned from school yet," Mrs. Roberts replied.

"At this hour?" Amanda asked, looking at the time.

"It's barely noon. You're early," Mrs. Roberts replied, sitting down next to Amanda.

"I didn't plan for any of this to happen, Mom," Amanda sai