NovelEnglish“I’m wondering the sthing.” Debbie smiled bitterly.
When she heard Debbie’s first words, Megan accidentally poured hot water on her hand. Carlos asked the waiter to get sointment for her, but that was it. He didn’t do anything else.
As Debbie’s words turned harsher, Megan stared at the man next to her, a wronged expression on her face. Since he was within earshot, she believed he had heard every single word Debbie had said. However, there was no response from him. His face remained blank. Silently, Megan worked on her emotion. Soon, a single tear rolled down her cheek.
Carlos didn’t notice it, though. The boy did. He was talking about something, but stopped immediately and asked, “Megan, what’s wrong? Why are you crying? Is it something I said? I’m so sorry.”
In a fluster, Megan grabbed a tissue from the table and wiped her eyes carefully.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“No, it’s not. It’s nothing. I’m fine,” she said.
It was only then that Carlos realized that Megan was crying. He frowned and handed her a napkin.
“Don’t bother her again!” he said to the boy sternly.
The boy was the sage as Megan and he was visibly terrified of
Carlos from the very beginning. Carlos’ order made his forehead sweat.
He nodded and then nodded smore.
“I… Megan, I’m s-sorry for bothering you. Bye.”
As soon as he managed to stutter those words, the poor boy fled.
Left alone with Carlos, Megan asked in a Low voice, “Uncle Carlos, does
Aunt Debbie have a problem with me? She seems to dislike me. Last time, she got mad at Jake when I brought him to the villa. Now she is callinga… Uncle Carlos, I…”
Megan sounded sadder and more desperate as she spoke. She started to pant for breath.
Debbie could hear her crying. When she turned to look at her, she saw
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCarlos comforting the girl, holding her in his arms. She heard him say,
“Don’t cry. You’re in poor health. Crying will only make it worse.”
Debbie was shocked by his actions. She used to think that his tenderness was meant only for her. But now, she knew that she was just being naive.
It turned out that Megan was way more important to Carlos than she had thought .
All the dishes had been served at their table. Debbie and Hayden started eating. Meanwhile, the pair from the neighboring table stood up and approached them. Hands in his pockets, Carlos said indifferently
“Hayden, enjoy your meal. I’ve already taken care of the bill. We’re leaving.”
His attention was entirely focused on the woman who was silently eating her food with her head hung low. Debbie never looked up, pretending like he wasn’t even there.
Hayden stood up to shake hands with Carlos.
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