Page 21 (1/2)

"Gabe and I are engaged!"

The wo rooan Sophie sleefully showed the group of woh all the laughter, the joy, Sophie remained numb Cold all over as the conversation went on around her in a buzz

Of course she was happy for her good friend and her brother Sophie was absolutely thrilled that they were about to ean’s seven-year-old daughter, Suht now Sophie wasn’t able to feelat all

Lori ju roone "Ti apple juice in her other hand for Chloe, as looking lass for everyone as they all sat down The five of theun to have these girls’ nights a feeeks before Chloe’s wedding Sophie loved spending ti On paper, they didn’t necessarily rapher, a CPA, a pop star, a quilter, and a librarian And yet, they were totally in tune with one another

"To Megan and Gabe!"

Sophie reached for her glass and was just raising it to her lips when she stopped and quickly put it down The sweet, bubbly liquid splashed out against the rim and onto the coffee table

"When did he ask you?" Nicola asked "We need all the deets, right, girls?"

Megan blushed "Actually, he asked "

Everyone blinked with surprise "But that was, let’s see, how long ago was it?" Lori paused to calculate

"Two and a half months," Sophie said, the nu?" Lori turned on Megan "Why didn’t you tell us that night?"

"We didn’t plan on keeping it a secret for so long, I swear" Megan looked at Chloe "Gabe took me out into the vines and dropped to one knee He toldaround for weeks, that he wanted everything to be perfect when he asked low "He had already asked Summer if he could be led at the sa secrets fro trouble from here on out," she said, but it was clear to all of thean was, not only to have finally found the love of her life, but also to have a true partner and father to help raise her daughter

"That is ridiculously roht, Soph?"

Sophie nodded, hoping her san said to Chloe "And then I guess ere enjoying keeping it to ourselves for a little while"