"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.

decided it was time to

them. Mom and I go out together and people always think she's my sister. They can't believe she's my mom-she takes such good care of

fully grown adults, and he still looks

were barely stressed. Their dad had offloaded all business

Lots of rest. And

always went to bed before ten-usually around nine. Sometimes a little later,

and Donovan, on the other hand, often worked late into the night. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't take care of themselves

"Beasts of burden for the

Donovan asked casually. He knew his sister well

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

evening social events to

be... for River's

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