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“Thank you,” Kennedy says, clearly touched by my mother’s words. She visibly relaxes her posture.
This evening’s dinner couldn’t have gotten off to a better start. After five long years of feeling unwelcome, Kennedy is finally being embraced by my family as she should be.
Just then, Mum notices the engagement ring on Kennedy’s finger. Her eyes brighten, and I can tell she’s eager for an announcement. “Is there anything you two want to tell me?”
I smile as I reach for Kennedy’s hand. “As a matter of fact, there is. Kennedy and I are engaged to be married.”
My mother beams. “Oh, my goodness. How wonderful! I’ve always wanted a daughter, and now I’ll finally have one.”
We’re soon called to the dining room, and dinner is served. The three of us are seated at one end of a long table.
“Connor, sweetheart,” Mum says, “would you please carve the roast beef?”
“Of course,” I say, standing and reaching for the knife.
While I’m carving the meat, Mum asks Kennedy, “So, tell me all about New York City. How exciting it must be to live there. I’ve visited a few times in the past with Connor’s father. We always enjoyed the experience immensely.”
I listen in as Kennedy and my mother chat about New York and Kennedy’s job there. Mum laughs when Kennedy tells her I bought her apartment building.
“That sounds like something Connor would do,” Mum says. “There’s no limit to what he’ll do for those he loves.”
I can’t wait to tell my mother of our future plans. There is so much to look forward to, and I can’t help but feel as though today will go a long way toward undoing the damage my grandfather did so many years ago.
On the drive back to the penthouse, Kennedy leans back in her seat and sighs.
I lay my hand on her thigh. “I told you she loves you.”
Kennedy smiles. “Given how amazing you are, it’s no surprise that your mother is just as wonderful.”
I lean close and kiss her temple. “This is just the beginning, sweetheart.”
