As soon as the call ended, Mom appeared behind him.
“Who are you calling?”
“Was it that brat, Hazel?”
Dad quickly put his phone away and forced a smile. “It’s the secretary.”
“Didn’t you ask me to send her back to school soon? I told my secretary to handle it tomorrow. Don't overthink it.
After hearing Dad’s explanation, Mom looked much happier. "That's better."
Dad let out a relieved sigh and helped Mom to the sofa to sit. After a moment, his phone rang.
He answered, only to hear the secretary's trembling voice.
“Mr. Vargas, Miss Hazel… is dead.”
