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simple, classic look and spend the money on quality shoes, handbags and jewellery. She’d also realised that Fraser never made splashy shows. However, the price of his suits would make her father cringe. While once she’d never believed that tailoring mattered, seeing Fraser in his suits still made her heart take a little tumble.
    â€œWhatever you are cooking smells amazing,” gushed Willow.
    â€œYou’re getting to sample some of the autumn menu for Edesia.” She knew Lana would probably pick at it, as she was fussy with everything that she put in her mouth, regardless of who cooked it.
    Virginia gave her a cool smile. “And no doubt you’ve been cooking all day.”
    Meagan could read between the lines of that backhanded compliment. Once it would’ve flustered her. Now she knew Virginia was looking for a bite. “Actually, no. I had one of the apprentices do all the prep work while I took the kids to the park.” It was nice to be just another mother at the park. Anonymous. “Before we get started, I have exciting news.” Meagan grinned.
    â€œOn my God, you’re pregnant again!” Emma’s face fell and she looked as though she was about to cry. She’d failed to get pregnant after having her first eleven years ago, and babies were a sensitive topic. Emma needed a focus in her life beyond her husband and her desire to have another child.
    Meagan missed Emma as a friend; they had both struggled to fit into this group at first, and raced to reassure her. “No! We’re done with babies. We’re opening a second restaurant. We signed the paperwork yesterday to buy the property.” Fraser wanted that property regardless of whether she did. It was a sound investment, apparently. When it came to things like that she let him take the lead.
    There were some congratulations, smiles and nods. About what she’d expected. Not all of them would be thrilled.
    â€œAnd when are you going to have time for this new venture?” Nella sipped her wine with one perfectly manicured eyebrow arched up in question.
    â€œI will be supervising, not actually cooking.” She was going to take her hands off the wheel…a little. Fraser had agreed with that decision. “I’ve already hired a top Melbourne chef for Footprint.”
    Lana would’ve frowned if her face had that mobility. “Footprint? What kind of a name is that?”
    â€œFor a beachside, vegetarian place with paleo options. It’s perfect as we are planning to make sure it leaves a very small ecological footprint.” It was almost the opposite of Edesia. Again all the paperwork was done and the name was theirs. They always had the paperwork in place before announcing new ventures.
    â€œOh, so not fine dining?” Nella said with a sniff.
    â€œNo, more relaxed.” A place she could take her kids. Trendy, specialised and friendly. She liked new challenges, but she also had to remember to let go of the reins. She didn’t have to micromanage everything. That is why she hired awesome people. And if she repeated that enough times she might start to believe it. Stepping back was a good thing. She just had to look at what she was gaining—time with her kids and hubby.
    â€œA book, two restaurants, two kids: it’s a wonder you have time for poor Fraser,” Lana said, her mouth turned into moue of mock sympathy.
    To that, Meagan just smiled. She knew exactly how to have the perfect affair with her husband. While they may not spend as much time together as they used to, the time they did have was precious and the flame had definitely not gone out.
    â€œJust make sure that if his eye starts to wander, you see Marc. He’ll nip and tuck all the right places.” Christa said with wink. “You do have that gorgeous nanny living here.” While Christa didn’t have that petrified look of a woman who’d had too much work done, her skin was a