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

I’ve been looking all over for you since noon. Why are you just standing here? Aren’t

felt touched by

her health. But somewhere in her heart, she

what she had been

Debbie was close enough to him, Jared whispered, “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, did you? Your husband is really warm and caring.” Jared was so envious of Debbie at that moment. She had received some electric appliances to

unable

She had no idea at all. She couldn’t believe that Carlos’ influence could reach

village head’s house in an 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

had requested the villagers to give special care to Debbie. Although he didn’t know who that person was,

words, Jared could put

there was only one “Carlos” whose influence could reach a remote village Like

Southon Village.

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