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“Gram wanted you to marry me? I don’t believe that. She would never try to trick me like that.”
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“Sweetheart, you’re so gullible, that’s not a very difficult proposition. And you haven’t known Gram as long as I have.”
“What about my dad and the girls? I can’t throw this at them in a week’s time.”
“Yes, I know. That’s why I talked to them on Monday. Emily took the computer to the hospital so I could FaceTime with your dad.” He gave a lopsided grin. “I was so nervous. I’m glad he couldn’t see me sweating.”
She giggled at the thought. “And Dad said okay?”
“Actually, he made me tell him all about myself for about ten minutes before he said yes,” he said with an astonished laugh. “It turns out your dad has never heard of Gherring Inc. either.”
He continued, tapping off points on his fingers. “So, Charlie’s got a flight booked. Emily says the Fort Worth Arboretum would be a good place for the wedding—”
“Wait a minute. You planned the whole wedding on Monday? With my daughters? Before you even asked me? I was still dating Henri.”
“I know. I appreciate you finally broke up. Saved me from having to kill the guy. Murder can be so messy.”
He pantomimed wringing Henri’s neck, and she began to chuckle, laughing until she had to suppress a snort.
“Where is this limo going?” she asked.
“Nowhere. I told him to drive in circles until we decided.”
This time both of them started chuckling.
“But what about work? What will people say?” Anne imagined facing all her co-workers after denying their relationship with such vehemence.
“Soon everyone will know… you’re sleeping with the boss.”
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“Mom,” said Emily. “You can’t wear gloves and a coat over your wedding dress.”
“Why would you plan an outdoor wedding for me in December when you know how cold-natured I am?”
“Sorry I didn’t get to consult with you. But Steven gave us strict instructions not to say anything.”
“Do you know how hard it was to keep it a secret? It was hard for me. Maybe Miss Perfect didn’t have any trouble,” Charlie complained, poking her sister with her finger.
“What would you have done if I’d turned him down?”
“Mom, we knew you were in love with him.” Emily exchanged a glance with her sister.
“Really, Mom,” said Charlie. “It was so obvious. I think you were the only person who didn’t know.”
“That’s not true.”
“What did the people at work say when you told them?” Emily asked.
“Yeah, Mom.” Her grin was smug. “Were they shocked?”
“I’m sure some of them were shocked.” Anne tried to recall. There had to be someone who hadn’t suspected.
“Sam!” she proclaimed. “Sam was surprised. She thought Steven was dating Ellen.”
“What do you expect from a girl who uses a boy’s name?” Emily teased.
