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.”

husband and scoffed,

burst into laughter and shook his head. Putting a boiled shrimp into Debbie’s mouth, he said, “There’s no need to be dignified in front of Curtis.” He and Curtis had been friends for nearly twenty years. But

hesitated for a moment and then decided not

while she ate. When the meal was

touched her stuffed belly, which was the size

or done any

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

” Debbie was confused.

Curtis. The grin on Curtis’ face had her realize

up,” she

kept his mouth shut for the rest

started drizzling as they walked