Burning Passion: Love Never Die

“Was there a reason why you called me?”

“Yes.” Again, a single-word answer. Debbie cursed him a hundred times in her head.

“And? What was it?” she asked, trying to be patient. She was expecting a sweet response despite knowing that she might not get any.

“I wanted to know if you were okay.”

That was it! That was all she needed to hear–to know that he cared.

Her eyes reddened as she read his message.

“I…I’m not okay.” She missed him beyond what words could express. She missed his voice, his hugs, his tenderness.

might not have been too busy because he replied very

“I’m relieved.”

hundred question marks flashed across Debbie’s

I’m not okay? What does

he happy that I’m unhappy?! Why does he hate me

lingered on, bothering her immensely. The more she

hope you have a good time

Carlos.”

“Okay.

marks jumped around her head. ‘Aargh! This man is so irritating!

overcast for many days in a

with the children. Jared was one of them. Since he was so tall, it was funny to