Tabitha knew he was kidding. ‘Carlos gets pushed around? Is that even possible?’

But innocently Debbie protested, “No. I never…” She explained incoherently. She was clumsy at socializing. Carlos telling his mom on her threw her off guard

“Well done, Debbie!” Tabitha remarked, to her surprise.

“Somebody has to let him know that women can’t be bullied. He used to belittle women all the time. That is about to change. Don’t be easy on him if he does that again.”

“Huh?” ‘Is she kidding me?’ Debbie wondered. ‘But she doesn’t seem to be joking. Usually moms are protective of their children. Why is she not?

Is Carlos adopted?’

Tabitha and Debbie had a good time chatting. The amiable chitchat left

Debbie relieved.

the new structure

his arms. Once the

to live in?’ Debbie was curious, but she was cautious not to ask him about it. At least for now, in Tabitha’s presence,

Mercedes pulled

door opened and a girl in pink rolled out and threw herself at Carlos’

you so

youthful in her pink, cashmere overcoat and

delighted

grown! Let me see you,” she said as

because of what Megan’s parents had done

loved her as if she were her

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