“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.”

at her husband and scoffed, “Dammit Carlos, where’s your

in front of Curtis.” He and Curtis had been

for a moment and then decided not to

she ate. When the meal

stuffed belly, which was the size

I haven’t run or done any yoga recently. If I keep

“Don’t worry about that. You might have skipped running and yoga, but you’ve been engaging in other forms of exercises. With my help, you will

” Debbie was confused.

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

up,” she snapped

responded. And he kept his mouth shut for the rest

started drizzling as they walked out of the

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