front door and head for their gate, she was

help becoming enthusiastic, even though she knew it was terrible for her. At last, she would be able to meet t

g, Mrs. Faulkerson went to her mother as she

s she took a break from repairing the interior of their new house. They introduced themse

endoza," and pointed to her.

ave in their direction. She pretended to read ag

the chitchat was over, Rio inquired. "My

ca needed to be comfortable, so we started by fixing her room. We've been orde

y special pasta dish for you. Compared to the takeout

t want to

o. Furthermore, I don't think Rebecca should continue e

ecause it is unhealthy. She had no choice but to order takeout for her family because she still couldn't fix her kitchen. Rebecca was tryin

Santoria that they had to start giving her oxygen as soon as she arrived to help her breathe. She never objected, thoug

inning at Rio. I truly appreciate that. At least we won't

prepare a meal for tonight. I'll sto

son join us for dinner?"

d look while the other two women gazed at her. Rebecca instantly searched her mind for a w

aising an eyebrow. You've already read the series three time

ed sarcastically. "It's one of those climaxes that you reall

to conceal it. "Anyway, as I was saying," Mary Anne said, turning back to her and carrying on their talk. Come to supper with us. Sin

you," Rio laughed in response. "He's been pes

response. "I beg you to come to dinner with us. Hav

o. "We would be honored

ng them for dinner-that HE would be there for dinner-Rebecca blocked their conversation. She was shocked to learn that it was his idea i

ealth throughout the day. In order to avoid needing oxygen while their guests were there, she took care to avoid overexerti

e doorbell rang out of sheer excitement. When she ar

r mother sobb

, Rebecca said, "I'm all right

you s

s her response

r, Rebecca inhaled dee