Chapter 12

Nina managed a smile. “It’s all right. Truly. It is one of those things women like to know. Men are so thick when it comes to these things, but if any awkwardness can be avoided, I would like to know.” She said,

And she could go straight to hell for lying, too. She’d just make sure Julian got there first for his role in this debacle.

“It’s all in the past. Rest assured.” Elizabeth said.

“Naturally,” Nina said drily.

“Julian and Loveth were engaged. It was a long engagement. The truth of the matter is, I’m just not sure how much of Julian’s affections were engaged. Loveth and Sam fell in love, and well, it’s obvious to anyone that those two were meant for each other. Julian didn’t take it well, though, and if I hadn’t begged him to come to the wedding, I have no doubt he wouldn’t be here.”

Nina nodded, understanding now why he and Abby didn’t want to attend the wedding in the first place.

Elizabeth smiled and reached out to touch Nina’s arm. “Lovet