My mother sighed. "He's... stubborn, you know that. But I think I've convinced him to at least hear Luke out one more time."
I gasped. "Really? Oh, Mother, thank you!"
She held up a hand. "Don't get too excited yet, Bella. Your father has agreed to meet with Luke, but he's still very angry. It will take a lot to change his mind."
I nodded, determination setting in. "I understand. But it's a chance, and that's all we need. When will they meet?"
"I've sent a message to Luke," my mother said. "If he agrees, they'll meet tomorrow afternoon at the park. Neutral ground, so to speak."
Jane squeezed my hand excitedly. "This is good, Bella! Now we just need to come up with a plan to show Uncle Matthew how perfect you and Luke are for each other."
As we spent the rest of the day brainstorming
