Beyond William’s expectation, Julie seemed to be in an extremely intimate relationship with Pupu, which was much more difficult to believe than his uncle. The dog was much harder to make friends with than his Uncle Thompson, William thought as he rubbed the scar on his arm. His Uncle Thompson, however, was not any easier. He had never been interested in any woman until now. William thought it hard to believe they were in a fake marriage, as Julie had told him. It sure did not seem like it.
Suddenly a jolly voice was heard behind them. “Wow, it sure smells good!” turning around, Julie saw Nate walking in. Seeing Thompson and Nate both here, Julie looked with alarm at the food on table; would it be enough?
“Uncle Thompson, Uncle Nate, welcome! Come on in and have a seat please. We were jus
