(Harper’s POV)
I stared at Susie. Did she just say what I thought she said? I looked at Tommy, and he looked away.
“I’m sorry, what did you say?” I shook my head. “No, Louise wouldn’t agree to that.” For one, I knew she hated Damien.
“Well, she did,” Tommy hissed. He looked me in the eye and then indicated to Susie, and I nodded. He didn’t want to talk in front of her.
“I’m gonna get ready and then head into town,” I said. “Tommy, I don’t have a car. Can you give me a lift?” and he nodded.
Susie eyed me suspiciously. I knew that I seemed to let it go a little too easily, even for the Harper she knew. But I smiled pleasantly, and she eventually shook her head.
“Well, just be sure to be home by 6 pm. Mum wants a family dinner, and I’m not spending half the day in the kitchen for yo
