Chapter 33

• Dark-skinned, and fine-boned with big, upturned eyes, and a tiny little chin that gave her face a doll-like appearance. I knew how it felt to have a mother-in-law who disapproved, and I didn’t want to put her through that. Besides, she was a lovely girl. I decided to make more of an effort to connect with her today. And it would be a good distraction.
• “I love your dress, too!” Brandi said, a nervous smile playing on her lips.
• I could feel Tommy’s eyes on me as I escorted Brandi inside. It took everything in me not to return that look. To offer him some sort of comfort after the way our conversation ended. I knew he felt sore about it, but what could I possibly say to soothe him? Nothing I said was untrue. We couldn’t have each other, so we both just needed to accept that.