Burning Passion: Love Never Die

“No, he’s not. If this gift were from anyone else, then I’d take them.”

“What about Gus? He’s family too.” Gus was the same age as Debbie, but since he was Curtis’ brother, legally, he was Carlos’ uncle-in-Law too.

Carlos felt frustrated at the thought.

“Of course not. Don’t even try that, Carlos. You just like Curtis’ money. Mr. Loftus, I appreciate it, really. But I can’t.” On one hand, the present was too much. On the other hand, she didn’t want anything to do with her mom, the woman she had never met.

Curtis didn’t mind her reaction. He said with a smile, “It’s okay if you blow off my apology. Take the keys. Consider the apartment a late wedding present for you and Carlos.”

Hearing this, Carlos took the keys for Debbie and said, “Thank you, Mr.

Loftus.”

and scoffed, “Dammit Carlos,

boiled shrimp into Debbie’s mouth, he said, “There’s no need to be dignified in front of Curtis.” He and Curtis had

for a moment and then decided not to worry

two men talked business while she ate. When

which

done any yoga recently. If

running and yoga, but you’ve been engaging in other forms of exercises. With my

” Debbie was confused.

grin on Curtis’ face had her realize what Carlos had meant. Embarrassed, she pinched her husband’s arm without Letting

up,” she snapped

he kept his mouth

as they walked out of the restaurant,