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my Master’s, have a family, and travel. What happens if I get sick and can’t work?”
    Mrs. Graham pursed her lips. “I want nothing to do with that man’s money. He called me a liar, and worse.”
    “Mom, you know it wasn’t him. When he learned what had happened, he was sorry and he tried to find you. The inheritance was his way to make an apology.”
    “But to tie it to your marriage.”
    “I think I know why. When he was a patient, I told him about Tony and how I’ve always loved him. He knew Tony was divorced. He told me either to look Tony up, or forget him and move on.”
    “But marriage.”
    Carrie knelt beside her mother’s lounge chair. “It’s what I’ve always wanted.”
    Her mother looked away. “What if Tony’s marrying you for the money? I’ve heard his ex-wife’s greedy.”
    “She married a millionaire this summer.”
    “What if he wants to stay married?”
    “I can only hope he does.” Though she had fantasies about forever, she couldn’t set herself up for another disappointment. “Will you be a gracious hostess on Sunday?”
    “Do I have a choice?  Tell me about Tony. Has he changed?  Is he still as heart-stopping handsome?”
    “More than ever. He’s a good father, too. His son lives with him. Chad looks like Tony did years ago.”
    “A child. Honey, you’re asking for trouble. Change your mind.”
    “I can’t. Let me hang these dresses up and help Mary with dinner. We’ve plans to make.”
     
    * * *
     
    When Tony pulled into the driveway an hour later than he’d planned, he saw Chad and one of his friends in the front yard. Tony left the car and caught the football his son tossed.
    “Where were you?”  Chad asked.
    “Sorry I’m late. I had some things to do.”
    “With her?”
    “In a way.” Before he left his hometown, he’d ordered flowers for Sunday and bought a ring for Carrie.
    Chad’s friend waved. “See you tomorrow.”
    “Sure.” Chad turned to Tony. “So where are we going?”
    “Homework done? Room cleaned?”
    “Yes. Hazel checked my spelling. Said you’d have to do the math. Drives her crazy.”
    Tony rested his hand on his son’s shoulder. “Let’s check it. How about pizza?”
    “Yeah, and the arcade.”
    “Sounds good.”
    “Race you to the house.” Chad tucked the football against his chest and dashed away. “What did your friend want?”
    Tony gulped a breath. Though he’d planned to wait until after dinner, the question presented the perfect opening. “To marry me.”
    Chad laughed. “That’s silly.”
    “She asked, and I said yes.”
    “You can’t. You promised you would never get married again.”
    “Wrong. I said I had no plans to marry. Now I do.”
    “Mom’s gonna be mad. What if she changes her mind about Mr. Brinker and wants to marry you again?”
    Tony shook his head. “That’s what you want, but it’s not going to happen.”
    “Why do you have to marry her?  Did you give her a baby?  Mom said that’s the only reason you married her.”
    Tony swallowed a bitter remark. He wouldn’t lay his guilt on Chad’s shoulders and he wouldn’t bad-mouth Marilyn.
    “I haven’t even kissed Carrie.”
    “Then you don’t have to get married.”
    “She’s my friend and she needs my help.”
    Chad pulled away. “You can’t get married. You gotta wait for Mom to come home. I don’t want to...Forget it.”
    “I’m sorry.”
    “It’s not fair.” Chad hurled the football. Glass shattered.
    Tony raked his hair. What now? He couldn’t change his mind about marrying Carrie. How could he show Chad she wasn’t a threat? How could he tell his son he wouldn’t be living with his mother when she returned?

 
    Chapter 3
     
    Sunday. His wedding day and his nerves were tied in knots.
    Tony pulled into the driveway behind Hazel’s car and strode up the walk. Was the event still on?  He hadn’t talked to Carrie since the day they’d gone for the license. Chad’s behavior had been the pits, and Hazel’s