Chapter 96

“Do you think you can do that?” asked Mrs. Martin hopefully. “I guess that’s a stupid question. Look how beautiful you are. I can’t imagine any healthy young man refusing you anything.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Martin. I’m going to need your help. It sounds like you’ve allowed your husband too much freedom in making family decisions. You need to be firmer. I’m sure he loves you a great deal and wants you to be happy. He needs to know that the only way you’ll be happy is when he and Chip get over their stupid spat. Chip is a wonderful man. You and your husband must be pretty special people to raise such a good son.”

“Please call me, Marian, since we’re going to be related,” grinned Chip’s mother. “I think we’re going to get along splendidly, especially since you’re going to be giving me beautiful grandchildren!”

At that moment, in a different room, Steve slowly opened his eyes. The first thing he saw was Gwen’s beautiful face watching him. Her smile lit up the room before s