It was Carlos who provided everything for the entire Huo 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 Carlos, Valerie hasn't eaten dinner yet. But she wanted to have dinner with us. Why don't we eat first? Do it for Valerie?"
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 welcome here!"
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. Huo 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. Time to eat."
Debbie blinked in disbelief. 'Has Carlos' grandma actually accepted me? My husband is awesome!'
whole time, echoed, "Mom's right. It's New
ever spoke in James' presence. However, as Debbie's mother-in-law, she thought
spoken up, Wade Huo, James' elder brother, spoke up too. He looked at his three sons and reprimanded, "Are you blind? Escort your
started to understand how these
and Lewis' mom, Miranda Shu, had no daughters, only
Both he and his
was a lawyer. Being a hothead, he tended to go from one extreme to the other. But his heart was in
was disgusting, despicable, lewd, and a total loser. He dated many different women at the same time. The other day, he was almost engaged to Portia. But then he split that one off. And Portia was better off not being around
stay away from Lewis whenever she saw him.
crippled. Why do I need anyone to take me to the
"
was Lewis. He rushed to the chair
to look, only to find that Lewis' mom, Miranda Shu, was staring at her youngest son coldly.
grinned and said, "I know,
dinner
up food and ladling soup for Valerie. The
the Dong-jiang salt-baked chicken." The bratty charm was obvious
the dish Megan mentioned. It was right in front of Carlos. Since she asked, Carlos picked up
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