Carl and Izzy entered his family home, where the welcome was still warm—especially from his mom and his two sisters, Margaux and Andrea. Izzy was even glad that they all quickly warmed up to Pating, who was now chatting with them about makeup.“Oh Carl, what else is that guy going to buy? We’ve got plenty of food here already,” Carl’s mom teased, clearly annoyed.Izzy forced a smile and took a sip of the red wine Andrea had poured for her earlier.“I don’t know. He didn’t say much. Just that he’d be quick and might be back soon,” Izzy replied, wincing at the wine’s taste. She couldn’t refuse when Andrea poured her another glass.“Well then, is it okay if we wait for him to get back?” Andrea asked.“Wait for who, Mom?” Margaux suddenly asked as she approached, with Pating following behind. They were all sitting in the living room, chatting.“Your brother. He said he still has to buy something.”“Buy something? I just got a message from Shania—apparently, Carl was at their house and Unc
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