They decided to follow her car back to the house.
From two doors away, they spotted Matteo playing alone in the front yard. Curious and concerned, they pulled closer.
Peering into the window, they saw Anthea inside—not with Matteo, but recording herself while doing her makeup and trying on outfits.
She paid no attention to the boy outside. She hadn’t even offered him food.
Sandra gasped. “She doesn’t even know he’s out there. He looks so sad.”
They immediately got out of the car, greeted Matteo with warm hugs, and entered the house.
Anthea was clearly startled to see them. She fumbled for words, but Andrew didn’t let her finish—he fired her on the spot.
That evening, Sandra called Mrs. Deborah to thank her for the heads-up.
“You should’ve asked me first,” the teacher said kindly.
“I know a few amazing nannies in town. I’d be happy to recommend someone.”
Within days, Sandra and Andrew hired a professional nanny named Gabriella.
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Though she came at a higher cost, Sandra didn’t care. Her son’s safety and happiness came first.
She even began checking in with Mrs. Deborah weekly, just to be sure.
Sandra also made a habit of asking Matteo directly:
“How’s Gabriella?”
Matteo’s eyes sparkled. “She’s the best! We even played in the sandbox together after school. She’s just like Mrs. Deborah!”
One evening, Gabriella stopped by the restaurant with Matteo just before closing time—it was on her route home.
That spontaneous visit turned into a treasured new tradition: the four of them sharing dinner together after hours.
And just like that, Sandra knew everything was finally in the right hands.
