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2024-10-29 19:42:56Caroline thought five times before accepting Felipe’s ‘invitation’ to talk.
“Hector, how is Young Mr. Mountain?”
“He’s calm, Miss Rocha.” Hector responds, but his voice doesn’t reassure her.
“Is my Dad home?” Caroline takes off her headphones.
“No, he is still working.” Hector thought quickly. “Miss Rocha, talk to Young Mr. Mountain in your mother’s office. Tonico, one of the gardeners, will be lurking outside and watching you.”
“OK. Thank you, Hector.” Caroline smiles in relief and leaves the bedroom.
Hector quickly descends the stairs, not looking like the usual stiff and formal butler, and darts out into the garden.
“Tonic! Problem! Felipe Mountain showed up to talk to Miss Rocha, but we’re smelling trouble! Keep a look out the window of Mrs. Rocha’s office.”
“OK.” Tonico, a robust g
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