Juno leaned forward in her seat. “What are you going to do, Granny?”
Our grandmother wore a wicked little smirk. “Let’s just say, I know something that will nullify her prenuptial agreement. We wouldn’t want that happening mid-divorce battle, would we?”
I let out a bark of laughter. “You are my hero.”
She nodded, accepting the compliment as if it was her due. “We’ll have your parents back together in no time.” She stood, signaling the end of our discussion. “Oh, and, Sebastian, Candice Winchester is moving to Edinburgh for some job in finance. She’s your age and very attractive. I told her mother I would give her your phone number so you can show her around the windy city. The girl shouldn’t be alone on New Year. You must invite her to that Hogmanay party you host every year.”
It didn’t even surprise me that my grandmother knew about my annual party. “I’m not interested in a serious relationship.”
“Oh, neither is she. She’s very busy. Very driven. I quite admire that. Her mother does worry about her being alone so far from home, though. Especially on New Year.”
Juno nudged me. “Give her his number, Granny. It’s the least he can do after what you’re doing for us.”
Sighing inwardly, I nodded. “Of course. Happy to invite her to the party so she can meet some people.”
“Wonderful. Now, let’s get you home to Clarissa. She’ll need you both right now.” She turned to Juno. “Daughters are always hardest on their mothers. Try to be forgiving, dear Juno. We mothers are only human too.”
I slid an arm around my sister at the slightly stricken look on her face, and she leaned into me as she promised, “I will.”
CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE
LILY
Sebastian: Sawyer, you’ll never guess what.
Lily: I’m useless at guessing games so you’re right, I never will.
I won’t lay the suspense on thick then.
Mum and Dad are talking.
I think Granny pulled it off.
You mean … she got that woman to admit to lying?
Sounds like it. Mum got a phone call last night.
She was weird about it.
Then an hour ago, my parents locked themselves in the bedroom.
There was some yelling. But they’ve calmed down.
That’s a great sign!
Yeah. And it was all your genius idea.
Princess Mary was the one who executed it.
You can just call her my grandmother, you know.
Can I? Really? Isn’t that illegal?
Anyway, Juno and I are going into London to leave them to it.
I’m meeting Juno’s new girlfriend. Leona. Whom she’s in love with.
You can’t just drop two info bombs like that! What??
