True Love Waits

Chapter 107 The Mother-in-law’s Coming

At ZL Group, Carlos was listening to one of his secretaries, Zelda, do a report in his office when his phone rang. The caller ID said it was his mom.

"Mr. Huo, that's all. I'll leave it at that." When Zelda realized it was a personal call, she put the file on the desk and excused herself.

Once she stepped out and closed the door behind her, Carlos took the call. "Hello, Mom," he greeted.

"Son, did I catch you at a bad time?" Tabitha Luo asked in a gentle voice.

"No, not at all. What's up?"

"Your father and I saw the news this morning. Did you..." Tabitha Luo didn't finish her sentence.

Carlos knew what she was trying to ask. "Yes, Mom, it's true," he admitted.

"Then bring her home, please. Your father and I would like to meet her. Or, even better, I can come over in the two days I'm taking off duty." Something important occurred to Tabitha Luo. She urgently needed to meet her daughter-in-law-to-be.

"Okay. I'll have Emmett book an air ticket for you." For Carlos' part, he wanted to wait until his mother arrived to tell her that he and Debbie had already gotten married.

"Okay then. I'll let you go back to work. Take care of yourself. Okay?"

"Sure. I will, Mom. Bye."

Hanging up the phone, Carlos looked out the window, deep in thought. Not long after he and Debbie had registered for marriage, his grandfather had fallen into a coma. Therefore, till now, his parents still hadn't known about the marriage.

At the Economics and Management School

Out of the bathroom, Kasie suddenly dragged Debbie in her arms and asked in a whisper, "Tomboy, tell me, last night, did you and Mr. Huo... Huh?" Instead of finishing her sentence, she gave Debbie a mischievous wink.

eyes

woman has had sex. You walk differently. In addition to

pinched Kasie's arm, held her neck, and threatened, "Shut up! Keep it

noticed the hickeys on Debbie's neck. "Oh my Goodness! What a crazy night it must have been for the two of you! Look at those marks. I can imagine the passion. Tsk-tsk." She

jacket up quickly and wrapped herself tight. "Shut the hell up!" she growled. Then lowering her voice, almost to

lunch and now you want to blackmail me? Our friendship is over!" "To hell with it!" retorted Debbie. "You thought you could buy me off with a meal? Well then. Take me to Starbucks this Saturday. Their new French Le Flan, and Salted Caramel and Nuts Cake, two shares each," she

you become

hands against her chin and said slowly, "I don't. But since it's you who is paying, I'll

away. "What kind of friend

Debbie replied with a teasing smile, "Good. Then Kristina and I are going hiking on

your husband is hideously busy, you're stuck with me on Saturday. Can't you see?" Kasie joked, feigning an air of indifference. "Now, say something nice to me, or you will be going

wanna bet?" said

"On what?"

agrees to go hiking with me on Saturday, you will buy me lunch for a month. If he doesn't, I'll

hands excitedly. "You got yourself a deal," she exclaimed. But on second thought, she said, "Wait. You and Mr. Huo are hot for each other right now. You two are now officially on your honeymoon, I guess. Why would I have that kind of bet with you? I'm

dialed Carlos' number, cockily shook her phone in front of Kasie and said, "You said yes. Besides, I've

"Devil!" Kasie cursed.

to her ear. Soon the phone was connected. "Honey," came the greeting from

form of address almost made Debbie choke on her own saliva. "Ugh...well, Mr.

really. Why? Miss me?" asked

towards the phone to listen to the conversation. "Um, are you busy this Saturday?

can't. Your

'Huh?? Mother-in-law ?'

out. For a long moment, she couldn't think straight. "My mother-in-law...No. Why is your mom coming all of

throat and replied, "Well, I guess

plane will land on Saturday noon. Let's pick