Colin shoved his hands into his pocket. “Is it that obvious?” he said glumly.
Emily smiled politely, not knowing what to say.
Colin gave her a sad smile. “She didn’t come. My wife. Well, ex-wife, but I was hoping to change that. That’s what this was for.” He gestured to the carriage house around him. “I was trying to win her back with an extravagant gesture. But she stood me up.”
Emily faltered. She wasn’t used to this level of candor.
“Don’t worry about the booking,” Colin added. “I’m staying regardless.”
“Please, come and eat with us tonight,” Emily said finally. “I’d hate to have you here alone.”
Colin looked reticent. “I’d be intruding.”
“Nonsense!” Emily exclaimed. “Everyone from the guy at the gas store to the mayor is coming.”
Finally, Colin agreed. “I suppose it won’t do an
