Chapter 12
The golden’s handler came to get her, and the nurse came to get Granddad. She had a wheelchair with her.
“It’s time for your dinner, Mr. Martin.” She frowned. “You’re breathing heavily. I hope you weren’t overexcited.”
“I’m fine. The day a visit from my grandson is too much for me is the day you can lay me out in my casket. Kipp, come back and see me tomorrow.” He gripped my hand and tugged until I bent close enough for him to whisper in my ear, “I’m glad you didn’t keep him waiting for your answer. I haven’t long, and I want to walk you down the aisle.”
“I couldn’t make him wait, Granddad.” I’d taken one look at Hyde and had fallen hopelessly in love. And in spite of everything, that hadn’t changed. “And there’s no one I want more to be there with me.” My heart was starting
