Chapter 18

“Come on. I know you didn’ do that. You always leave the dirty work for Devin, that little

rascal.”

Devin, standing nearby, grumbled, “Grandpa, please show me some respect, will you? I’m your grandson, after all.”

Hubert glared at him. “At least you recognize how embarrassing you are!”

Devin rolled his eyes and muttered, “Like I’m some kind of fool.”

Hubert didn’t bother responding.

The two families had been close for years, and Curtis grew up under Hubert’s watchful eye, almost like another grandson. It had been quite a while since they last saw each other, and Hubert gave Curtis’ shoulder a hearty slap. “Finally decided to grace us with your presence, eh?”

Curtis grinned mischievously. “I’ve been dreaming of you telling me how much you missed

So here I am, easing your heartache.”

me

hit Curtis but only giving him

the side, having only greeted Hubert when she arrived and

smile out of his fondness for Curtis. “Long time no see, Anne. You’re just getting more stunning each time

a sweet smile, the

family, Hubert’s mind was clearly on the topic of babies. “You and Curtis have been married for nearly three years, eh? When are

smile stiffened slightly.

rocky at best, with them living apart most of the

to sidestep the question. “We haven’t

it.”

unsatisfied with that answer. “Well, think about it now! With genes as good as yours,

Leanne was speechless.

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any of Hubert’s business anyway.

clicked his tongue, “Hey, even Jennifer isn’t pressing the matter, so what’s your hurry? It’s none of your

she’s fixed on that baby for hours,

the Perez family’s newborn great-grandchild not far away with a loving smile that lit

added, “Anne, you’re making Jennifer envious. Go on. Have one for her to dote on.” Desperate for an escape, Leanne looked pleadingly toward Curtis, who stood by, indifferent, showing no

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