Hazel's POV
We are in Sheraton right now. The hotel Josh owns. Because this is probably the only place right now that can serve us wine at this early hour. I can feel Esther's gaze through the reception.
"So, it is nice to formally meet you Hazel" Elliot's mother smiles at me.
"My pleasure, Mrs. Montgomery" I smile at her.
"Oh dear, let us drop the formalities and you can get on calling me as Judith" she says and she is so sweet.
I nod at her and take a sip of wine while Josh sits with us uncomfortable. I look at him and he is not even meeting my eye. Probably he knows that now, I know the dark secret of his past.
"You are beautiful. I see why my son has fallen for you" she says and I don't know how to answer that.
Because deep down, I know this is all short lived. Once she c
