“He didn’t,” Susan responded, her tone filled with bitterness.
ine said, “I’ll talk to Dane about thister.
Don’t worry, Susan.
I know my son well enough.
It could be just a misunderstanding.
If not, I’ll deal with him.”
“Oh, Mrs.
Johns, you don’t need to do that.
And besides, Dane and I are not suitable for each other,” Susan quickly responded, waving her hand dismissively.
“Why do you say that? I actually think you’re the perfect match for him,” ine said, clearly pleased with her.
She imagined how delightful it would be to have Susan as her daughter-inw and how much fun they could have together every day.
Susan decided to steer the conversation elsewhere.
“Mrs.
Johns, how about we go grab some food first?”
A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y
They picked up some lunch and enjoyed it together.
The atmosphere felt as cozy and intimate as a family gathering.
After they finished their meal, Madisyn left first to get back to work.
Dane and ine headed out together.
“Dane,” ine said as soon as they were in the car, “who’s the new person you’re seeing now?”
Dane frowned in confusion.
“Mom, who are you talking about?”
Was ine referring to Susan?
“Don’t lie to me.
Susan told me everything.
Who said she’s your girlfriend?” ine frowned.
“No one,” Dane replied.
But then he remembered Evie.
When Josie had pestered him, Evie had mentioned that she was the girl he liked.
Did Susan hear that?
Dane began to piece things together.
He remembered that Susan had nned to visit him that day but suddenly canceled and left Gemond.
It dawned on him that she must have heard everything.novelbin
He was struck with regret for not having asked more directly.
How could he have let Susan go through such an ordeal?
Just as the car was about to pull away, Dane suddenly threw open the door.
ine looked on in shock.
“What are you doing, Dane?”
“I’m going after your daughter-inw!” he said, disappearing in a sh.
ine quickly understood and broke into a smile.
Young love was truly wonderful.
The driver asked, “Mrs.
Johns, shall we head back now?”