Delighted CEO

and leave the table to try to solve Becky's problem quickly. - I'll get the truck ready and go to your car - I say. - Can you tell me roughly where you left it and what

tle ones, something about a princess and a swan, and Becky stops her story when she sees me. "Hi," she greets me, and I lean against the door to stop the cold wind. "Did you get anything?" I take off my coat and hat and hang them on the coat rack in the entryway. - No. The car has gas, the battery works. I don't know what it could be. Maybe it's a problem with the ignition system. We'll have to call a mechanic, if we can find one. Her eyes fill with concern and... I think fear. Becky seems distressed and restless because of the setback that will delay her trip. - I didn't want to bother you, Hans - she says and stands up, adjusting Archie on her hip. Becky gives Lora a quick once-over, head down with her book. - But could you take me to the nearest gas station? Maybe I can find a mechanic who can help me. If not, I can try a taxi, a ride-hailing service, maybe even a bus. - Sorry, I can't - I answer immediately, almost without even realizing it. - There's a storm coming and it won't be safe out there, Becky. Even if you manage to fix the car, the blizzard promises to last three days and it will catch up with you before you reach Fortwood. -I seriously look at it for a moment, then to Archie and, finally, to Lora, who is now aware of what I am saying.-You will have to stay here. To understand what is going on in your head now. - We don't want to bother. "She looks at her daughter and squeezes Archie a little more against her body. , especially with two young children. Becky looks at Lora, and the little girl back on her mother as she pleaded to stay. It takes a whole second until the woman agrees with a brief head.This whole set-up-these three in my living room-makes my heart beat differently. I clear my throat and grab my coat again. "I'm going into town to buy some supplies for the next three days." I look outside, the snow falling hard but not enough to stop me. "I'll take advantage of the fact that I can still leave the house." "I should have some money to-" "No, please," I interrupt her. "That's not necessary." Becky nods slightly and gives me a smile that I find very cute. "Do you want me to bring you something from the market?" The woman shakes her head, but L