Alice took a deep breath and said. "No, I'm not."

Carl also heard her hesitation, perhaps she did not want to talk to him more: "Well, go back early!"

After saying that, he cut the call.

When he returned to the villa, he saw Anna asleep on the sofa.

Was she waiting for him to come back?

"Anna," he called her name softly.

Anna woke up, "Carl, you're back."

"Why did you fall asleep here? If you're sleepy, go upstairs and sleep. I'll be busy later, and I can't say when I'll be back."

Anna shook her head, "It's okay. Are you hungry? I'll make you a snack."

"No, I'm...