Chapter 76

Philip knocked on the door and Antonia allowed him in. As Frank listened attentively, there appeared to be an argument going on between the two of them. When it stopped, Frank was not sure who had won.

When Philip stepped out of the room, he said, "There are plenty of objects in that room that she can throw. Do you understand?"

"Loud and clear Philip. Thank you."

As Frank's head cleared the door, he looked in to see where she was, and exactly how much trouble he was in. She was sitting in the middle of the bed, much like she was the day she was eating ice cream at the hotel. However, her head was down and she was not going to start this conversation. He kept a respectful distance from her and said, "Good morning, baby."

If looks could kill, I had just died. Her head popped up when I said that and I received the most awful stare I had ever seen. She started to rise and then thought better of it and settled back down. She said