Surely, even if Barbara felt she couldn't rival Maria, she believed she held a higher charm than Judy.

“It seems you're puzzled, Miss Herrera. Anthony's voice suggested he'd discerned her thoughts.

But his subsequent revelation only further muddled Barbara.

"Judy is my sister-in-law."

A mix of surprise and ire danced on Barbara's face, and her body quivered with a range of emotions.