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

greeted Hubert when

for Curtis. “Long time no see, Anne. You’re just getting more stunning

a sweet smile, the

and Curtis have been married for nearly

smile stiffened

most of the time: Where would they even find the time to

tried to sidestep the

it.”

with that answer. “Well, think about it now! With genes as good as yours, it’s almost a crime not to

Leanne was speechless.

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Chapter 18

of Hubert’s business anyway.

his tongue, “Hey, even Jennifer isn’t pressing the matter, so what’s your

she’s fixed on that baby for hours, like she’s

saw Jennifer cradling the Perez family’s newborn great-grandchild not far away with a

making Jennifer envious. Go on. Have one for her to dote on.” Desperate for an escape, Leanne

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