Just then, Maria heard footsteps coming for her door. "Mom, someone is coming. We'll talk later, okay?" Maria said into the phone.

“Uh, sure. I think I'll accept the invitation. That way, we can talk face to face."

After that, Julie reluctantly hung up, while Maria squinted her eyes to see who it was.

A few seconds Later, Doris walked into Maria's room.

“Miss Maria, Mrs. Jenkins asked me to inform you that all the members of the family under the age of 30 are to participate in the race competition that will take place in three days.”