“I’m wondering the same thing.” Debbie smiled bitterly.


    When she heard Debbie’s first words, Megan identally poured hot water on her hand. Carlos asked


    the waiter to get some ointment 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 nk. 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.


    “No, it’s not. It’s nothing. I’m fine,” she said.


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    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 same age as Megan and he was visibly terrified of


    Carlos from the very beginning. Carlos’ order made his forehead sweat.


    He nodded and then nodded some more.


    “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 vi. Now she is calling me a… 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


    Carlosforting 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.