"I hardly ever go shopping," Romina replied. "So when I do, I thought I'd get you something. Don't you like them?"

"Of course I do," Donovan said quickly. "If they're from my sister, I love them. Didn't you get anything for yourself?"

"Nothing I really wanted. But I did buy a bunch of toys for my friend's kids."

The siblings sat down on the couch in the hall.

"Are Mom and Dad asleep?" Romina asked.

"Yeah, they turned in early. They're all about health these days."

After retiring, their parents completely stepped away from business. Now, they focused solely on wellness and staying youthful.

their parents had decided it was time to pass the torch. They believed the younger generation could handle

together and people always think she's my sister. They can't believe she's my mom-she takes such good

grown adults, and he still looks

lot to do with the fact that they were barely stressed. Their dad had offloaded all business responsibilities to

Lots of rest. And

ten-usually around

worked late into the night. No matter how hard they tried,

workhorses," Donovan muttered. "Beasts of burden for the

Donovan asked casually. He knew his sister

close friends-just two best girlfriends, both of whom worked for their family businesses and were too busy

she suddenly skipped evening social events to go shopping, Donovan

be... for River's

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