HE TOOK HIS FIANCÉE TO HIS POOR HOMETOWN TO TEST HER—BUT THE PAPER SHE HANDED HIM LEFT HIM TOO ASHAMED TO MEET HER EYES

late.

Diego had not expected to see him.

Aaron stood awkwardly near the gate, holding a gift bag.

“I owe you an apology,” he said.

Diego studied him quietly.

Aaron glanced toward Carmen’s house. “My mom lives in a place like this in Oklahoma. I haven’t visited in eight months. I think maybe I laughed because I’m ashamed too.”

Diego’s anger softened.

“Call continue reading …