Julius grimaced, once again reminded of the suffering he had put her through. It all could have been avoided if he had been more attentive. He should never have allowed rumors to start about her in the first place.
His gaze returned to Macey as she stood beside the table near a large bowl of dipping sauce surrounded by shrimp hanging off the edge. Victoria and Rose stood with her and the kids as they chatted and snacked. It seemed Victoria was serious about bonding over shellfish. Macey looked at ease and readily laughed as the trio conversed. It was very different from how she used to be at formal events.
He recalled what his father said about Macey needing to spread her wings and that she was stronger now. His father was right, and Julius felt the difference all evening. Macey
