NovelEnglishHis icy tone brought everyone to a halt. Nobody dared to take one more step.
Valerie, who had just gotten up, slumped back into the couch at Carlos’ command. Everyone could see that the dad and grandma didn’t Like
Debbie. Watching Carlos, they all wondered what he was going to say.
It was Carlos who provided everything for the entire Hilton family, so whenever he spoke, both his dad and his grandmother Listened. At least those two, James and Valerie, were less authoritative in front of him.
Sensing Carlos was about to say something, Megan suggested, “Uncle
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCarlos, grandma hasn’t eaten dinner yet. But she wanted to have dinner with us. Why don’t we eat first? Do it for grandma?”
Carlos ignored her. He pulled Debbie into his arms and announced, “I only need three minutes.
And I’m going to say this only once. If any of you has a problem with
Debbie, you have a problem with me! She is my wife, and I love her. If you can’t treat her nicely, then we’re not staying.”
There was dead silence in the living room. Valerie sighed. After a while, James roared, “Shut up, you ungrateful son of a bitch! Did I say you could marry her? She’s not welchere!”
Carlos was going to talk back, but Debbie pulled at the corner of his shirt and shook her head when he Looked back at her.
He knew she was worried about him. After giving Debbie a comforting look, Carlos told James, “Grandpa blessed our marriage. Although he’s sick and in hospital, he’s still the head of the family. He speaks for all of us. Grandpa’s blessing means that she’s part of this family.
Dad, if you think I should listen to you, you should listen to your dad too. If you have a problem with his decision, take it up with him.
Hilton men are gentlemen. You should treat women with more respect.”
James pointed at him furiously. His mouth opened and closed, but words failed him.
They knew Carlos never backed down, so Valerie compromised.
“James, calm down. If your dad made the match, it isn’t the kids’ fault. Carlos did the right thing, defending his wife. Okay, enough. Tto eat.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDebbie blinked in disbelief. ‘Has Carlos’ grandma actually accepted me?
My husband is awesome!‘
Tabitha, who had been quiet the whole time, echoed, “Mom’s right. It
New Year’s Eve. James, please stop. Let’s have dinner first.”
She barely ever spoke in James’ presence. However, as Debbie’s mother-in-law, she thought it wrong to remain silent any longer.
Since Tabitha had spoken up, Wade Hilton, James’ elder brother, spoke up too. He looked at his three sons and reprimanded, “Are you blind?
Escort your uncle James to the dining room!”
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