Page 154 of He Loves Me Knot

And, most importantly, Elle looked happy. Radiant.

Surrounded by her closest family and friends, in the arms of the love of her life.

Just like she wanted.

Liddy hugged her arms to her chest, standing off to the side of the dance floor. The day had been a complete blur from the moment she’d woken up. She’d been sad that Callum was gone already, but there hadn’t been time to dwell on that as she’d rushed over to get ready with Elle, Taryn, and Hunter, who was serving as a man of honor along with the two women.

Between the nail salon, hairstylists, and makeup artists, and getting ready for photos as soon as the rain broke—she had done nothing but wedding day prep.

She’d barely even seen Callum, except during the pictures and ceremony, and then she’d practically melted at the sight of him looking so sexy in his linen suit. Quinn didn’t pull it off nearly as well as Callum did—but he wasn’t half Latino either.

But she’d had no chance to talk to Callum and he seemed to have vanished after dinner.

And the more time that passed without him, the more it hurt to be away from him.

Is he avoiding me again?

Last night, it felt like they were finally getting somewhere.

But maybe it was just because he was drunk and not thinking straight.

He’d come back to the bungalow, though. That had to count for something.

And we had sex again.

But he was gone this morning without a word.

She grabbed a flower from a nearby arrangement and plucked at the petals.

He loves me . . .

He loves me not.

Her lips twisted wryly.

The schoolgirl game seemed about as accurate a predictor of whether Callum cared about her as his behavior did.

“Why aren’t you out there on the dance floor, young lady?” Granny sidled up to Liddy, hands on her hips.

Liddy smiled. “I’m going out there soon. Just taking it all in.”

“You pulled it off, kid. It’s spectacular. The best wedding I’ve ever been to.” Granny leaned over and planted a kiss on Liddy’s cheek. “And believe me when I tell you I’ve been to a lot of weddings.”

“Thanks, Granny. I appreciate your help with everything.” Liddy held onto her arm. “Where’s Leo?”

“Ah, he’s out there dancing without me.” Granny shrugged, patting her hand. “I saw you standing here looking all sad, and I thought I’d see if you were okay. Where’s your man?”

“I don’t know.” Liddy’s heart tugged in her chest. “And, honestly, Granny, he’s not reallymyman. I’m not sure things will last too long after this vacation.”

Granny’s eyes twinkled. “Don’t worry, kiddo, Kyle told me the whole truth. I know the little fibs you’ve been telling.” Then she smiled more broadly. “But Ialsoheard from Hunter that you might have been getting a little nooky in the kitchen the other day.”

Liddy pinched the bridge of her nose. “Apparently, I can’t trust anyone around here.”

“Don’t worry, your secrets are safe with me.” Granny stepped closer to her. “Can I interest you in some unwelcome advice, though?”

I’m not sure if I want to hear it or not.Some things Granny said couldn’t be unheard.

“I guess so.”

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