Chapter 39

"My mom and my brother have been asking about you every day.” Trevor told Laura Tuesday night when their dessert arrived. “In fact, not only them, but my cousins, too. They all like you.” Trevor took a chance with her and see how she would react to his family liking her.

“You don't mean it,” Laura's eyes widened in surprise. “I thought you said you were going to tell your mom the truth.” She took the first bite from her apple crumble pie.

He shrugged. “I will, but I don't want to tell her over the phone.” He took a spoonful of his tiramisu and nodded in satisfaction at the taste. So far, the upscale restaurant had proved everything his brother said about it. It was his older brother that suggested the place to him.

“I enjoyed their company too,” she smiled. “On Saturday. Never had so much fun at family gatherings.”

His heart sank, hearing that from her. “Are you serious?” He cocked his head.

“Yes,” she said, scooping up a piece of apple and caramel with her spoon. “You know, it's