C17 Anger

Paul said nothing, since her every word irritated him.

"Baby," Anna said to Paul.

"Okay, I understand. But I have to leave right now," Paul stated.

"Now?" Anne asked.

"I have urgent work to do," Paul said as he walked away, not waiting for her to respond.

Anne kept looking at her son's path and thought, 'I know where you're going, Paul. It's time for me to take action