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

pretending to hit Curtis but only giving him a gentle tap on the

side, having only greeted Hubert when she arrived and saying.

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

smile,

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

smile stiffened slightly.

their relationship was rocky at best, with them living apart most of the time: Where would they even find the

air grew tense, and Leanne tried to sidestep the question. “We

it.”

“Well, think about it now! With genes as good as yours, it’s almost a crime not to have a child.”

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 hurry? It’s none of your business.”

that baby for hours, like she’s ready to take

cane, they saw Jennifer cradling the Perez family’s newborn great-grandchild not far away with a loving smile that lit up her entire

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 sign of jumping

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