CHAPTER 370

“Be sure and ask Jack about it when you see him.” Keely winked and sauntered off, feeling…guilty. It was dirty pool dragging his sweet mother into their warring ways.

“Keely, sweets, can I see you for a second?”

She plastered on a smile to hide her guilty look before she faced her mother. “Sure. What do you need?”

“Follow me.” Her mom led them to a small office down the hallway from the main room. After she closed the door, she sagged against the metal desk.

“Ma? What’s wrong?”

“Nothing.” Carolyn McKay sighed. “That’s not true. With all the party preparations I haven’t had time to talk to you alone.” She pinned Keely with a probing look. “I’d be lax in my mothering duties if I didn’t ask if you’re sure about marrying Jack.”

Keely’s stomach clenched. “Why?”

“It doesn’t exactly seem to be a love match, and when you’re together…”

“Mom. You haven’t seen us together except the one time we told you we were engaged.”

Her gaze narrowed. “Maybe that’s why I’m concerned.”

Damn. Redirect. “We’re