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Mary Ellen looked at him. Did she? She wasn’t sure.
He narrowed his eyes at her. “Are you ashamed to be seen out with me?”
She laughed. “No. It’s not that, though I take it that means you want to go to Molly’s?”
“She does serve the best breakfast in town.”
“She does.” Mary Ellen got to her feet. “Yeah, let’s do it. I’m sure it won’t be a surprise to anyone to see us having breakfast together.”
He chuckled. “So you were ashamed of me?”
“No!” she pushed at his arm. “I’m sure no girl has ever been ashamed of you. All I was hesitating over was if I’m ready to tell people that I’m moving in with you.”
“You don’t have to tell them if you don’t want to.”
She shook her head at him. “I know that much, but I also know you well enough to know that you’re bound to let it slip out.”
He gave her a shamefaced grin. “You do know me well. I want to tell the world.”
She smiled. “And I said yes, let’s go. So apparently, I do, too.”
He held the door open for her when they got to Molly’s and she stopped dead just inside the door, making him walk into the back of her. He slid his arms around her waist and rested his head on her shoulder. “Problem?”
She sighed. “No problem, but look. At least we won’t need to repeat our news over and over to everyone. The whole gang’s here.” She nodded toward a large table in the back where all the Hamiltons were sitting. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton had joined their children and their partners and even Gene and his wife Rita were there.
Antonio kissed her cheek and took hold of her hand. “We don’t have to join them.”
“Too late,” she replied as Cameron waved and got to his feet. Mrs. Hamilton met her gaze with a smile and beckoned them over.
“It’s good to see the two of you.” Mr. Hamilton gave her a knowing smile then nodded at Antonio.
“You will join us, won’t you?”
Antonio raised an eyebrow at her and she nodded. How could they refuse?
Cam caught her eye. “Sorry I didn’t invite you. It’s just that we have some news we wanted to share with the family.”
Antonio gave him a hurt look. “I’m not family anymore?”
Mr. Hamilton gave his nephew a stern look. “Of course you are. We were being considerate of your situation.” He winked at Mary Ellen and she couldn’t help smiling back at him. He seemed so formal, yet he was so warm and kind.
Cameron punched his arm. “Don’t, okay. Piper and I have decided to change our wedding plans. We’ll both be more comfortable with a smaller celebration and we wanted to tell Mom and Dad first.”
Mary Ellen smiled at Piper. “That’s good, you should do whatever works best for you.”
Piper looked uncomfortable, but Mrs. Hamilton put a hand on her arm. “She’s right. You’re the most important one in all of this. We’re just happy to be invited to whatever the two of you want to do.”
Mr. Hamilton nodded his agreement. “That’s right, and I believe you were about to tell us what your new plans are?”
Cam grinned around at everyone. “I don’t know what you’re going to make of this, but we’ve decided we want to have just a small ceremony and reception in …” He looked around again, drawing out the moment.”
“Tell us already!” said Chelsea impatiently.
Piper laughed. “In Summer Lake.”
“Thank God for that!” said Chelsea. For one horrible moment I thought you were about to say Vegas.”
They all laughed at that.
