"Perry, come on in." Joel personally led Perry into the living room. She felt a faint flutter in her belly—probably the tiny one inside her got excited, realizing it had come home. The dining room was pretty spacious. A long table stretched out, easily fitting twenty people. At the head sat the old man, with his two sons seated beside him. Perry hesitated, not sure where to sit, and just stood there awkwardly. With a warm smile, the old man said, "Perry, you and Richard were once engaged. You should sit next to him." Benjamin blinked in surprise. Perry and Richard had a bond? Why had Richard never mentioned that before? Richard turned to look at her, his voice low but gentle. "Have a seat." That's when Perry realized she'd naturally ended up standing beside him witho

