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26: Brother-in-law

Alicia woke up at noon the second time. Louise had already prepared a light lunch, which Alicia decided to enjoy on the balcony of her husband's bedroom. She hadn't taken many bites when her phone rang. It was Theo. Alicia picked up excitedly.

“Hi wifey,” Theo teased, with Xavier's name for her.

“Hubby,” Alicia played along, grinning like a fool. “Did you miss me yet?”

“No,” Theo grumbled. “I am calling because I got nothing else better to do.” Alicia burst out laughing and didn't take long for Theo to join.

“I missed you too, Mr. Grumpy.”

“Really?” Theo drawled dryly.

“What?” Alicia feigned surprise. “Are you not a grumpy ass?” Theo chuckled.

“You are lucky, I love you.” That did it. It zippered Alicia up. She gulped as her heart began thumping wildly in her chest. “Just wanted to hear your voice before sitting through a three-hour merger meeting I have scheduled this afternoon.”

“Go make some money, Mr. CEO, soon you will have two more mouths to feed.” Theo hung up laughing. Alicia
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