Chapter 13. In-Laws

Keira’s father turned to look at Ben with a flabbergasted expression, then nodded, “Yeah, that’s right,” he answered stiffly, still surprised.

“Why are you paying off your debt? Didn’t we agree to forget it and get our kids married? I wouldn’t do that to my in-laws, especially if my daughter-in-law were as pretty as Keira! I’ll give the money back!” babbled Mr. Peyton cheerfully.

“No, no! I mean, don’t do that. I appreciate your kindness, but it turns out that my daughter already has a man to marry, and that man is in my house right now...”

There was a long pause before Mr. Peyton said, “Who is this damn man who dares to take my future daughter-in-law!” he cried angrily.

Keira’s father gulped, “He’s the one who sent the money to you. He’s Ben, Benjamin Mackey...”

“How dare he! He doesn’t know who I am! I’m Graham Peyton, the richest man in Michigan!” Impatient to hear Tom’s father babble, Keira grabbed her father’s cell phone and shouted, “Just so you