Simon William had left on a trip to a neighboring city for 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.
Antonette had moved into the William family residence with Simon's permission. Although Mrs. Garcia was not happy, she didn't have the courage to contradict him and had to consent to Antonette's arrival tacitly.
That morning, Antonette was ready to leave for school, when suddenly Mrs. Garcia called out to her, "Stop!"
Antonette took a deep breath. "What's wrong, Madame?" Mrs. Garcia had requested that Antonette always refer to her as Madame. And Antonette obeyed her orders, just as she did Simon's.
"Call Kyle William over here," Mrs. Garcia ordered.
