Griff rolled his eyes. ‘What now?’
‘No! It’s good news. Well, I think it is. Hanna’s left the village. She left yesterday afternoon. With two large holdalls. Honesty saw her, and she told Naomi. Rita and Vera Boot along with Daisy Copeland, all heard her say it.’
‘Left? What does that mean? Left for the weekend? For a holiday? For good? This whole thing gets stranger by the day. I love this village with all my heart, but sometimes I wish people would simply mind their own business.’
‘I’m glad they didn’t this time. I’m so relieved, Griff! This means we can go ahead with our wedding and not have to worry about anyone spoiling our special day.’
‘Nothing could spoil our wedding day,’ he said, easing her into his arms.
‘I can think of a few things that could. But this is the best news I’ve had since … since … well, since you told me you loved me.’
He arched his brows. ‘Not since I proposed to you?’
‘No. Because that wasn’t news. That was a question. But if we’re talking about happiness, then yes, that was my happiest day. So far.’
He beamed at her. ‘And our wedding day will be my dream come true.’
‘And mine, Griff. I dream of little else these days.’
‘Get a room, you two,’ said Hope, as Griff and Grace were locked in a passionate kiss, and she laughed as they broke apart, adding. ‘Sorry! But there are children present you know. Tom and I saw you talking to Barbra just now and were on our way to rescue you but Griff beat us to it.’ Hope smiled at Tom who was holding her hand in his.
‘Oh you won’t believe what she said. I’ve just been telling Griff.’
‘I think,’ said Griff, ‘if it’s all the same with you, my darling, I’ll leave you to tell Hope and Tom. Someone should tell Russell this news and I think it may be best coming from me.’
‘Oh yes, of course. You tell Russell. I’ll see you in a second.’
