Page 76 of Bound by Love
The clerk, who knew her well, just laughed.
Brie looked down at her basket. “Hey, would you like to have dinner with us and meet my husband while you’re at it? We live only a few blocks from here.”
“Nah, thanks for the offer, though. Lea was hoping to make formal introductions, I think.”
“Gotcha…”
More uncomfortable silence followed.
“I guess I’ll go finish my shopping, then. Nice seeing you, Liam.”
“Same here.”
As she was turning to walk away, he called out, “Hey, do you mind not saying anything to Lea? In fact, don’t tell anyone.”
“Why?” she asked, suddenly suspicious.
He pointed to a jewelry shop across the street. “That was my errand.”
She looked over at the place, knowing the high-end pieces they carried. “Well, I have to admit you have good taste.”
Liam gave her a crooked grin. “Yeah…it’s a big deal, and I wanted to make sure I got the right ring for the job.”
Brie’s jaw dropped. “You’re…?”
He nodded. “Don’t say anything. I want it to be a surprise.”
She pretended to zip her lips. “Consider them sealed.”
“Great. See you around then.” He exited the store, leaving her standing there with that huge secret.
After getting the needed supplies, Brie headed up to the apartment. The instant Sir saw her face, he knew something was up and questioned her on it.
She was bursting, wanting to tell him. “I just learned something that’s going to totally flip Lea out, but I have to keep it a secret.” She bounced on her toes in excitement. “But this is huge!”
Sir chuckled. “I can tell you want to tell me more.”
“Ido…but I promised.” She walked into the kitchen, crying out in misery, “Argh, this secret is going to be impossible for me to keep.”
He laughed. “And this all happened while you were getting groceries?”
She popped her head out. “I know! Craziest thing.”
Brie went to start on the sandwiches, shaking her head. She was surprised that Lea’s relationship was moving so quickly. But if Lea was happy, that’s all that mattered to Brie. Besides, she wasn’t one to judge.
She knew firsthand about love at first sight…
“I have news as well but, unlike you, I can share it,” Sir told her with amusement.
Brie stopped what she was doing and headed out of the kitchen to hear what he had to say. She paused for a moment when she saw him, struck by the sight of Hope lying against Sir’s shoulder as he looked over documents on his laptop. It was so endearing, the way he had incorporated the baby into his everyday activities with seamless ease.
“What’s your big news, Sir?”
“Unc and Judy finally got custody of the baby. They received the news today.”
“That’s wonderful news, Sir! They must be over the moon right now. They’ve waited so long for this.”
“It’s a relief knowing the child will be raised in a stable home by people I deeply admire and love.”
