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Romina knew her mother wouldn't go. She said, "Mom, your health routine really works. When

I retire, I'll follow your lead and start living healthy."

Mrs. Lafond replied, "You're still young, nowhere near retirement. Just focus on your work."

If her kids were old enough to retire, she probably wouldn't even be around. She didn't like talking about that kind of gloomy stuff.

The mother and daughter walked downstairs together.

Maddox and Mr. Lafond had been chatting for a while. Mr. Lafond had been going on about health and wellness, and to his surprise, Maddox listened patiently and even chimed in now and then.

Their conversation had gone surprisingly well.

Most young people didn't have the patience to sit through his health lectures, but Maddox did—and even asked for tips. Mr. Lafond was impressed. If Maddox really became his sonin-law, Romina would be in good hands.

just wasn't sure

and said, "Maddox, sorry

at her-and smiled brightly. "Romina, you look stunning

replied confidently, "I always look

grinned. "True. But tonight, you're

only put on light makeup-she

stuck to business suits, but tonight,

It gave her a

we're late," Romina said with

"Sure."

stood and said, “Uncle, Aunt, we'll be heading

said-watch

Maddox replied,

called back, “Mom, I haven't even had a sip yet and you're already telling him to

wasn't planning

outdrink most men-her alcohol tolerance

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