“but that is far from perfect behavior." "What I meant was, it was the sort of dramatics Palm Beach socialites love. Who knows, maybe you'll be in the Shiny tomorrow." "I'd rather not. Unless, of course, it's to announce this." I added, holding out my hand with the ring glittering on my finger. "Yes, well... there's just one favor I need from you concerning that. 'Willow," he said, nodding at the ring. "Favor?" A small tickle, like the flap of a butterfly against the inside of my stomach, starte...d and stopped. "Yes. I have a few things left to work out, as you know, and for the time being. I think it would be best if you kept that out of sight." 'Out of sight? You mean, not wear it?' "Not yet," he said. "I don't expect it will be that long. but—" "You want me to keep our engagement a secret?" "Just for a little while, As I said. I have a few things to work out." "By things, you mean your mother and your sister and maybe even your father. Is that it?" "It will help us, all of us. if I can do this so that no one is hurt, Willow." I slipped the ring off and put it back into the box.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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