"Richie, are you out of mind? I can't believe you bring a snake into your house. Aren't you worried your mother will get hurt? What about your brother and your sister-in-law?" that very day, Diego phoned Richard right after he finished his lunch. As soon as Richard picked up the voice call from his cousin, he immediately received a long oration, and Richard listened patiently.
He had already received an earful from his father, and he didn't want to receive the same thing from his elder cousin.
"Diego, calm down. My father has lectured me just like you. I know what I'm doing, and you don't have to worry."
"I'm not worried. You're no longer a kid, but you know we can't stop Chleo or aunt Katie if they discover your wife's identity."
"Then don't let them know. Besides, Diego, I haven't scolded you because you investigated my activities."
"It's a good thing I did. Otherwise, I don't know what would have happened to Raymond or Michele."