Chapter 13. Between Life and Death

“Congratulations, darling. It is my pleasure to welcome you back to our home,” said Elsie with the brightest smile ever.

“Thank you, Mother. I’m happy to be back,” Emilia replied.

She’d finally given in to Kane’s request and moved her things back into the Beaumont mansion. Every member of the family showed up to welcome her back, including Jack who still called Emily.

Elsie threw a private dinner a few days later to officially announce the engagement to their extended families and close friends. Chloe was beyond ecstatic to be inside the grand mansion again.

“We’ll be having the wedding next month in Ireland,” Kane announced during the five-course dinner.

Lillian gasped. “So soon? Why the hurry?”

“Why wait? Emilia and I are eager to spend every waking moment of our lives together as husband and wife.”

“Hear, hear!” Jack cheered.

“We have a lot of planning to do,” Lara said excitedly.

“Don’t worry, Mom. We have everythi