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

to hit Curtis but only giving him

the side, having only greeted Hubert when she

for Curtis. “Long time no see, Anne.

sweet smile,

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

smile stiffened slightly.

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

tense, and Leanne tried to sidestep the

it.”

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

Leanne was speechless.

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Chapter 18

any of Hubert’s business anyway.

tongue, “Hey, even Jennifer isn’t pressing the matter, so

Look how she’s fixed on that baby

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

Go on. Have one for her to dote on.” Desperate for an escape,

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