Lavinia was seated next to James, and when he noticed her body sway slightly, he instinctively raised his hand, casually resting it around her lower back, forming an invisible protective barrier.
This small gesture didn't go unnoticed by Emily, who was sitting across from them. She blinked, momentarily doubting her senses and wondering if the wine had gone to her head, making her see things. But after watching closely for a few seconds, her suspicion was confirmed.
There was definitely something going on between Lavinia and James.
Even though Emily had always been biased toward her brother Lucas, she had to admit that Lavinia and James looked like a match made in heaven.
James remained composed as he chatted calmly with Emily and her husband. Just as he was speaking, he felt La
