Burning Passion: Love Never Die

Debbie Lowered her head and smiled at his stubbornness. When she Looked up again, her eyes were full of affection.

“Jake is only five years old, dear. You have to get over it, or you may begin to sound petty. Do you think that is good for a man of your reputation?” she asked tenderly.

With a serious expression on his face, Carlos said, “I don’t care what other people think of me. I won’t stand anyone crossing you. Not even a 5-year-old boy. That’s my word.”

Messing with his wife meant messing with Carlos himself, and he would not Let anyone get away with that so easily

It really touched Debbie, to have Carlos taking her side against Megan this time. That was quite out of the blue. Feigning anger, she pouted her lips and said, “If you refuse to let it go, it will make me so anxious I might even cry. Would you kick yourself for making me cry?”

Mulling over her words, Carlos lowered his head and saw the hint of emotion in her eyes. A frown marred his face. But he misunderstood her mood. Actually she was teary-eyed because she was touched by how protective he was of her. Sighing in defeat, Carlos didn’t get her drift.

“Okay, okay. I’LL Let you have your way, dear. Some concessions can’t be avoided between lovebirds,” he said with a thoughtful look.

lowering his head closer to her ear, he whispered, “Don’t put on that sulking face, sweet pie, or I’ll be tempted to carry you to our room for a

Debbie could react, Tabitha interrupted them with

I didn’t travel all the way

with my

immediately

being so possessive. You should let

walked

had happened, asked in a sweet voice, “Mom, what were you discussing with

took for Debbie to hold Tabitha’s

showed Debbie Julie’s notebook

to eat this evening. But I think it would be wise if we let you choose. Tell me what your

to have a mother-in-law who, despite all her money and position, was so affectionate to prepare a meal