Gail was seething in anger, while Gregory stayed calm. Seeing the exchange between them, Debbie burst into Laughter. She walked closer to

Gregory and whispered in his ear, “Gregory, thank you for the compliment.

But this girl is my cousin. Could you let her go, please?” Gregory was suddenly lost in a trance as he breathed in her scent and gazed at her delicate face. He couldn’t say anything in return.

Hearing no response from him, Debbie misinterpreted his expression and thought that he was angry with her too. Embarrassed, she stepped back and stood at a distance from him.

Her gesture snapped Gregory back to his senses. Recalling what Debbie had asked, he said in a haste, “Rest assured, Debbie. I’m not petty enough to try and get even with a girl. I’m going back now.”

He quickly turned around and ran into the courtyard of one of the villager’s house.

Soon after Gregory Left, Jared showed up and slowly walked towards her

eyes, he shouted, “Debbie, where have you been? I’ve been looking all over for you since noon. Why are you just standing here? Aren’t you cold? There’s a stove inside the house. Come and

felt touched by what

worried about her health. But somewhere in her heart, she felt like something was lacking.

she soon realized what she had

“Hey, I got some interesting news for you. Carlos had apparently arranged for someone to tell the village head to give you special care. Did you know about this? Okay, no need to answer that. I just saw a huge question mark pop up on your face. You had no idea,

eyes, unable to

no idea at all. She couldn’t believe

attempt to get an electric warming fan or at least, an electric blanket. Much to his disappointment, he hadn’t gotten anything. Perhaps, the only thing to help him keep warm now would be wine, which thankfully, their hosts had supplied in plenty. So he joined the village head for a drink with the accompaniment of some hearty talks. But the elder was no heavy drinker. Only a few glasses

that someone had requested the villagers to give special care to Debbie. Although he didn’t

words, Jared

and even across the city, there was only one “Carlos” whose influence could reach a

Southon Village.

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