As the clock ticked closer to one, Abbey paced the third-floor hall outside the judge’s chambers. “Where is he?”
“Settle down, Butter Bean. He’ll be here.”
Granddaddy’s assurances did nothing to quell the anxiety curdling her stomach.
“I don’t understand why we didn’t come together.” So she could have kept an eye on her groom. Not that she didn’t trust him. Kyle loved her. She knew that. But despite understanding that they’d both been played ten years ago, she couldn’t shake the fear or the memories of devastation. She needed him here with her.
“He’s working on a surprise for you.”
Cluing in to the conspiratorial tone, Abbey zeroed in on her grandfather. “What do you know, old man?”
“I’m sworn to secrecy. But I promise, it’ll be worth the wait.” The twinkle in his eyes helped her rel
