"OK, then I'll take Kely and Judy," she replied. The corners of the mouth seem to bite out of the blood.

"Judy doesn't have to, she is naturally delicate, so she needs to stay in Aston." I'm triumphant. Apparently, she’s holding Judy as a hostage. I got up and held out my hand. "Please, madam, the relationship between the two countries has just been restored, and you are needed to be the mediator!"

Anna got up slowly. "OK, I'll go!" She also held out her hand. "Please take good care of Judy." She held my hand tightly, and I felt her hands shaking. She understands that the relations between the...