*Elizabeth's POV*
"Mom, Kelvin's coming for dinner this Friday. Is that okay?"
I looked up from my laptop where I'd been reviewing a client proposal. Helen stood in the doorway of my home office, her face a mixture of excitement and nervousness.
"This Friday?" I asked, my heart immediately beginning to race. "As in, three days from now?"
"I know it's short notice, but we've been putting it off for weeks, and I really want you two to meet. He's important to me, Mom. Really important."
I saw the hope in my daughter's eyes and pushed aside my own anxiety. "Of course. Friday is perfect. I'll make something special."
Helen's face lit up. "Thank you. And Mom? Please don't be too nervous. He's wonderful. I promise."
After she left, I sat at my desk for a long moment, my hands trembling sli
