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“Sent away?” Her eyes narrowed. “What happened?”
“My family name happened. When I saw what they did to him, it reinforced my desire to not have anything to do with the company.”
“And your parents were okay with that?”
“They were. My grandfather wasn’t, but over time he realized the business I established for myself was lucrative and successful, and he forgave me.”
“What about your brother?”
“What about him?”
“He didn’t want it either?
“He was never considered.”
“Wow. So who gets all this”—she gestured to the house—“when your grandfather passes?”
“It will all go to the heir of the company.”
“So Tristian?”
“Mmm hmm.”
“What about your grandfather’s fortune?”
“I’m sure it’ll be split up among the family.”
“Then your kids will be set for life?”
“You could say that.”
“That’s inspiring. I really thought your family would be all stuffy and pretentious, but they’re not at all. They’re so humble and kind. Very welcoming too. They made me feel right at home.”
“Wherever I am is your home, Evie.”
She smiled, lighting up the room.
“Have I told you how stunning you look tonight?”
“Do you like my dress?” she baited, beaming.
“I’ll like it more when it’s on my bedroom floor.”
“That’s quite presumptuous of you, Mr. Hawkins, considering I had to sneak back into my bedroom this morning.”
“You only did that for the kids, not me.”
“I also did it for your parents. I would have died if your mother had walked in on us.”
“Darlin’, I’m a grown ass man.”
“And what a man you are,” she teased as I spun her, guiding her back to me.
“But I still want to be respectful in their home.”
Unable to hold back any longer, I repeated for what felt like the hundredth, “Marry me, Evie.”
She smirked. “I don’t think I’ll ever tire of you saying that.”
