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 a gentle tap on the leg.

the side, having only greeted Hubert when she arrived and saying. little else since.

turned to her with a warm smile out of his fondness for Curtis. “Long time no see, Anne. You’re just

sweet smile, the

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 bundle

stiffened slightly.

with them living apart most of the time: Where would they even find the

tried to sidestep the question. “We haven’t thought

it.”

think about it now! With genes as good as

Leanne was speechless.

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Chapter 18

wasn’t any of

even Jennifer isn’t pressing the matter, so what’s your hurry? It’s none of your

that

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

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

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