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Chapter 114: A Father's Gratitude

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With Deborah slightly embarrassed, her cheeks flushing a deep pink that spread from her face down to her neck, Carlos walked into the locker room with a smile on his face. The expression was knowing but not judgmental, carrying the amusement of a father who had caught his son in an innocent but intimate moment. His expensive shoes made soft sounds against the polished floor as he approached them, his posture relaxed and unthreatening.

Liam felt a little bit awkward that his dad had walked in on them kissing like that, especially after years of estrangement during which they had shared practically nothing about their personal lives. He cleared his throat and took a small step back from Deborah, though he kept one hand resting gently on her lower back in a gesture that maintained their connection.

"Dad, this is Deborah," Liam said, his voice carrying a slight strain from the awkwardness of the situation. "Deborah, this is my father, Carlos Ryes."

The formal introduction felt strange com
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