True Love Waits novel Chapter 455

"That's up to Debbie," said Carlos. However she wanted to handle James, he would support her.

Miranda smiled. She stood up, walked over to Carlos and patted him on the shoulder. A warm gesture meant to comfort. "Carlos, I think..."

"Yes?"

"One day when you have your memory back," she continued, her smile growing bigger, "Debbie's going to get back at you. Boy, you'll be in trouble then."

Carlos didn't know what to say. He had anticipated that, planned for it, counted on it.

After leaving Carlos' office, Miranda called Debbie.

Debbie was doing a clothing commercial. When Miranda told her she was back in the city and was close by, she asked for a break and went to see Miranda in her working clothes.

At a tea house

Debbie arrived wearing a white sundress, setting off her killer figure. Men turned their heads to watch the vision of beauty entering the quiet shop. Women turned green with envy, in some cases scolding their husbands and boyfriends.

"Were you at work?" Miranda asked when she noticed Debbie's makeup.

"Yeah. Why are you back so suddenly? Is this a business trip?" Debbie had rushed over as fast as she could. Thirsty, she gulped down a cup of tea without waiting for Miranda's answer.

Watching this, Miranda frowned and said in a reproachful tone, "You're in public now for God's sake."

Debbie giggled and sat up straight. "Too thirsty."

Miranda just shook her head and decided to drop it. Anyway, that wasn't why she was here. "Why didn't you tell me you had a daughter?" she asked bluntly. They kept in touch, but mostly by phone. They didn't usually have involved conversations. If Debbie kept something from her, she'd have to find out second-hand.

Debbie was a little flustered when Miranda mentioned Evelyn. "You are one of the Huos, and Carlos' birth mother. I was keeping it hush-hush because I didn't know how Carlos would take it. He could easily marry Stephanie and take Evelyn away. I didn't tell Carlos either, but he found out anyway." Debbie sighed heavily.

"What? O ye, of little faith." Miranda sounded disappointed.

"Yes... But what if the plan falls apart? Carlos asked me to divorce Ivan and told me he would marry me. But he's still engaged to Stephanie. How am I supposed to marry him?" Debbie was frustrated and annoyed.

Miranda poured herself another cup of tea and said slowly, "Don't worry about it. And don't divorce Ivan yet. Carlos found out James hired a doctor to give him injections that messed up his memory. He'll get his wits back soon. Then you can get even with him your way."

Debbie was stunned to hear that. "Aunt Miranda, are you really Carlos' birth mother?" she asked.

Miranda rolled her eyes at her, but there was no blame in her eyes. "What do you think?"