"Er… no," Ivy murmured, her lips quirking into a small smile. She slipped out of his hold and grabbed her bag from the chair. "I want to stop by the nursing home and see my mum. Give her the news. She should at least know her daughter is getting married… even if she'll forget the next minute." Her throat tightened, and the smile she wore wavered. Saying it out loud hurt.
"Okay then," he said after a pause. He leaned in and pressed a quick kiss to her temple, lingering just long enough for her to feel his warmth. "I'll see you tomorrow. And prepare for dinner at my parents' house on Sunday evening."
"Oh Lord," Ivy groaned, closing her eyes. She knew the Kane name carried weight and scrutiny. Meeting his parents was initiation into a dynasty.
"My mum will love you," Winn replied confidently, his grin tugging at one corner of his mouth.
Ivy arched a skeptical brow, lips curling. "How would you know?" she teased.
