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

he playfully swung his cane, pretending to hit Curtis but only giving him a gentle tap on the leg. “You cheeky brat! Joking with your

Hubert when

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

smile, the epitome

the topic of babies. “You and Curtis have been married for nearly three years, eh? When are you planning on giving

stiffened

them living apart most of the

grew tense, and Leanne tried to sidestep the

it.”

about it now! With genes as

Leanne was speechless.

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any of Hubert’s business

even Jennifer isn’t pressing the matter, so what’s your hurry? It’s

that baby for hours,

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

on.” Desperate for an escape, Leanne looked pleadingly toward Curtis, who

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