Romina knew her mother wouldn't go. She said, "Mom, your health routine really works. When

I retire, I'll follow your lead and start living healthy."

Mrs. Lafond replied, "You're still young, nowhere near retirement. Just focus on your work."

If her kids were old enough to retire, she probably wouldn't even be around. She didn't like talking about that kind of gloomy stuff.

The mother and daughter walked downstairs together.

Maddox and Mr. Lafond had been chatting for a while. Mr. Lafond had been going on about health and wellness, and to his surprise, Maddox listened patiently and even chimed in now and then.

Their conversation had gone surprisingly well.

Most young people didn't have the patience to sit through his health lectures, but Maddox did—and even asked for tips. Mr. Lafond was impressed. If Maddox really became his sonin-law, Romina would be in good hands.

wasn't sure how serious Romina

said, "Maddox, sorry

her-especially at her-and smiled brightly. "Romina, you look stunning

"I always look

tonight, you're even

She normally stuck to business suits, but tonight, she wore a

let's go before we're late," Romina said with a

"Sure."

“Uncle,

Lafond reminded him, "Alright, Maddox, remember what I said-watch

walked, Maddox replied, "I won't forget,

you're already telling him to keep

wasn't planning

most men-her

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