The words came easily to Maria once she caught Anthony's icy glance. Anthony seemed to be happy with her response, because a complacent smile tugged at his Lips

"You've done well. Let's go home," he said.

“Okay.”

“There's something I have to tell you first, so that we can avoid any misunderstandings in the future," Anthony added.

Maria could tell from Anthony's tone that whatever he was about to say was a serious matter, so she straightened up and looked at him attentively.