“Whereas yesterday she looked angry, haggard and desperate, today she seems joyous, flawless and serene. ‘Sophie,’ she calls, getting up from the kitchen counter as soon as we walk into the room. Seeing as the family cook hardly any of their own meals, they sure spend a lot of time in here. Even with staff it seems to have remained the hub of the house. Julie wraps her arms around me and gives me the tightest hug I’ve ever had. ‘Billy told me I have you to thank for changing his mind,’ she says,... releasing me from her grasp and taking hold of my hands instead so that we can see each other’s faces. ‘Oh, not really,’ I say with a bashful smile, hating the fact that I feel shy of her now I know she doubts our relationship, and wondering if this is just for show. ‘Put her down, Mum,’ Billy laughs, shaking his head as he goes to the cupboard and pulls out a few boxes of cereal. ‘It’s wonderful news,’ she grins, before sighing heavily as her face becomes more serious and sorrowful.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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