Chapter 24

Dona Amélia returned from her quick trip to the market, and the driver took the groceries into the kitchen. She thanked him and followed him inside to check on lunch.

“I’ll be right back, dear.”

“I’ll wait for you in the garden.”

After making sure everything was in order in the kitchen, she took her phone out of her purse and noticed a missed call from a familiar number.

Curious, she called back, and after a few rings, an enthusiastic voice answered on the other end.

“Amélia! It’s be