* * * “Mister DaLair! We’ve been expecting you!” the owner of the tailor shop greeted. Julius nodded as he held the door for Macey and the kids. Though he was not one to reserve a whole store like his father Julius did prefer to alert shop owners when he planned to vi
“It comes in children’s sizes too, right?” Julius wanted to be sure. Reagan nodded. A salesperson brought a tape to take Caden’s measurements then selected a small range of sizes to see which fit best. A selection of shirts was also chosen allowing them to choose material best suited
Cars had been lining up for hours dropping off their passengers before pulling away. For tonight only the gallery had valets to park cars in a nearby lot reserved by the host for his guests. Part of the gallery had been taken over by long tables for the caterers to display a wide variety of hors d
“Macey, I love your necklace,” Rose said. “Where’d you get it?” Macey gave Julius an annoyed glance before saying, “I don’t know. He won’t tell me. He also won’t tell me how much it cost.” Julius merely shrugged, “If I did you’d insist on returning it and that’s not going
Macey ducked into the bathroom avoiding the two stalls she went straight to the sink. She looked at her reflection in the mirror. What was wrong with her? After six years she should be smarter. But the moment his arms were around her it was like time stood still. As much as she tried to deny it
Katherine was still riding high as she snagged another flute of champagne. Now she just had to wait for the fireworks to start. Soon that woman would burst out and make a big scene before running away. Then Katherine could swoop in to comfort a devastated Julius. Finally everything would be back
“Look at you!” Victoria declared. “Caden, you are such a handsome young man in that suit!” Caden blushed at the compliment but grinned clearly pleased. “And Aria, you are so lovely! Where’s your mother? I’ve been looking for her.” “She’s over there,” Aria poi
Victoria raised an eyebrow as she slowly smiled, “Oh, I want details.” “Not in mixed company.” Victoria’s gaze narrowed as she weighed Macey’s seriousness before nodding. March’s gaze darted to Julius. Though his brother maintained a neutral expression a pink tinge warmed