Chapter 48

HINT OF JEALOUSY

"Hmm," Lord Dezani cleared his throat. "Am I missing something here?"

"Something like what, Grandpa?" he asked, feigning ignorance.

"Something like, you know... why the cordial tone with the doctor? Sounds like you two are familiar with each other." Mateo was studying his grandson's countenance. He was wondering whether now was the right time to broach the subject of marriage.

"Grandpa, you're imagining things. She's just a doctor who has over time become a friend." He said a bit too hastily.

Lord Dezani laughed lightly. "You mustn't sound defensive, my boy. Having female friends is okay, as long as they're good-natured and can be trusted."

Caleb didn't want to linger for long on the subject. In fact, he never wanted to have this discussion anytime soon. "So, what happens now that Guillermo Lozano is dead?" he subtly changed the subject.

Mateo felt the flow of relief that washed over him a while ago slowly fading as the heat of the moment returned. He shrugged and
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