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I want to curl up into a ball and cry.
What did I do to deserve this? Did my desire to bring a fake-date to my cousin’s wedding warrant this much torture?
“Elizabeth,” Dad takes my shoulders, “what’s wrong?”
I sniff. “Nothing. I just realize our family is really…”
“Caring?” Dad supplies.
“Sure.” I was going to say interfering. Meddling. Over-bearing.
But yeah, we’ll go with that.
Dad gives me a gentle look. His dark eyes beam like two black marbles in the moonlight. His thick, brown fingers are gentle on my shoulders. “Why didn’t you come to us before getting married? Why did you hide? Did you think we wouldn’t like him?”
“It’s not that...”
Mama folds her arms over her chest. Her frown is so severe I’m afraid it’ll turn permanent. “I’m very disappointed. I hope you know that.”
“I know.” I sigh.
“Now call him.” Mama tips up her chin. “Give him a warning so he knows.”
“Knows what?”
“That we’re done with the hiding, the secrecy and the lies.”
“Mama…”
She slants me a don’t you dare talk over me look. “Tell him the Garcia clan is coming.” Her eyes narrow to two sharp slits. “And that he should be prepared.”
“Prepared for what?” I ask, my voice shaking.
She growls, “Everything.”
Fifteen
Brogan
I’m poring over a deposition when my phone rings. I absently reach for it, keeping my eyes on my notes and my fingers firm on my pen.
I wanted to dip my toe back into practicing law since I’m juggling so many personal issues right now—Steph, the take-over at Gran’s company, and my marriage to Elizabeth—but the cases are coming at me left and right.
Lucas has been spreading the word that I’m back in town.
Under usual circumstances, I’d appreciate the free advertising, but right now…
Too much is going on.
I need to decide on my future. Figure out how I’m going to handle all the responsibilities that are suddenly piled on my back. And those decisions need to be made before I establish my law firm.
The phone goes silent.
I sigh in relief.
Drag the documents closer.
Turn the page.
