Burning Passion: Love Never Die

Hayden that she had agreed to marry Carlos in a fit of pique. Their marriage certificate had been issued on her birthday that year.

The reason why Carlos had agreed to marry Debbie was that he respected his grandfather’s advice. From Carlos’ childhood, Douglas had dedicated his time and money to his grandson’s education.

When weak, frail and advanced in age Douglas sat Carlos down and recommended Debbie for a wife, it made sense.

At that time, Carlos was a workaholic with virtually no time for anything else.

Shortly after, Douglas had been hospitalized, in a coma, before he could let anyone in on his grandson’s marriage. It didn’t help that

Carlos was overextended in time. So much that he hurtled from meeting to meeting, place to place, the world over for business. Until gradually, he had completely forgotten about his wife.

Debbie didn’t know the story behind this. She and Carlos had been married for three years, yet had barely known each other until several months ago.

a coma. When your dad gets to know this, I’m pretty sure

for her. If there was

Over the years, she had learnt to wisely avoid unnecessary strife with her husband.

was no way to tell how he’d receive his son’s

Debbie.

seat, walked up to Tabitha and assured in a calm tone, “Mom,

no need

be blamed for the decision. If anything, his grandpa’s word was enough. The only problem was that chances of Douglas ever making it safely at

that James would be rational enough not to throw a hissy

the rest of our family?” Tabitha asked. A couple of years back, the Hilton and Lopez families had all

and Grandma,” answered Carlos. It had been three months since he had last visited them. And the New Year was drawing near. Carlos planned to take Debbie to

in her bedroom. She must be bored. Why not keep her company? I really hope you two can have a baby.