Chapter 96 Ninety-six

• Grant leaned back in his chair in the middle of their second course then smiled down at Betty. "Clean that guilty look off your face, darling," he said brightly. "Marissa has moved down here permanently, at least for the time being so you are still going to see her.”
• It was Sunday evening, the day after the girls' day out. She and Grant were out on a date. The soft glow of the setting sun cast a warm hue over the cozy restaurant, creating a romantic ambiance for the lovers seated at a corner table. The tantalizing aroma of freshly cooked food filled the air and the gentle hum of quiet conversations, providing the perfect backdrop for their intimate evening together.
• “That's a huge relief,”Betty said. “Why don't you invite her to the wedding?”