Maria immediately ducked back under the covers, but not before Anthony caught the flush on her cheeks. Her reaction pleased him immensely.

Although curious to know why she suddenly felt shy, he chose not to push the matter.

“Guess what? Mrs. Jenkins called and invited me to come and visit." Anthony said with a soft chuckle.

“She must be planning something," Maria replied under the blanket. "You need to be careful moving forward."

"Tt's true, Maria!" Julie chimed in. "She invited Anthony over, but he insisted on seeing you first before anyone else. That's why he went straight to Lemna Yard as soon as he arrived.”