Burning Passion: Love Never Die

“James Hilton!” Carlos called out his father’s name as he stood up from the couch and put an arm around Debbie. He had kept silent all this time in the study, not giving a damn about what James said. In fact, he had even dozed off during James’ tirade. He had heard it all before, and it bored him silly. But he couldn’t bear to see James belittling

Debbie.

James didn’t expect his son to argue with him over a woman. He pointed at Carlos with a shaking hand and said through gritted teeth,

“Ungrateful cur!” Hardly had his voice faded away when he threw a thick book at Carlos.

“Watch out!” Debbie shouted, and held Carlos to protect him. The book hit her arm and then fell to the floor.

She gave a choked cry; that really stung. Luckily, it was winter, and she was wearing thick clothes. Otherwise, she might have gotten hurt.

“Debbie!” Carlos grabbed her arm and rolled up her sleeve to check if she was okay.

relief and gave Carlos

“I’m okay.

It doesn’t

did you do that?” he asked through gritted teeth. ‘Why did you try and protect me? Why didn’t you move out of the way? You know kung fu. silly

an embarrassed smile, Debbie replied in a low voice, “I was too nervous to remember you know kung fu as well.” Carlos was better at kung fu than Debbie. He had had several years of formal instruction, and was a 2nd dan black belt. It was a piece of cake for him to dodge

worried until he saw that Debbie’s

only made James feel worse when he saw the couple care

promise you’ll divorce him when you’re back in

was about to say something when Debbie grabbed his hand.

straight with her

“Grandma, Uncle, Dad, sorry

make you unhappy,” she began, Looking at