by Anna Jacobs
As people began to discuss the will, Marcus went across to thank Justin for his help during the past few weeks. “You must send me a bill.”
Justin grinned. “Sorry, but it was a labour of love to help Pamela. She saved me from trouble, too, don’t forget.” He smiled as Serena came to join them. “Perhaps you two can now start to make a proper life for yourselves.
The smile they gave one another was answer enough.
Den came over with a brimming glass of champagne in one hand and a half-glass in the other.
“There you are, you two.” He smiled at Serena. “I don’t think mothers-to-be should drink much.”
She blushed furiously and Justin grinned at her. Then he called out, “Has everyone got a glass? Good. Then I’d like to propose a toast. To Pamela Lonnerden, who has made happiness possible for all of us here.”
Everyone raised their glasses and sipped. Gladys sneezed and looked embarrassed, then took another more cautious sip.
Marcus raised his voice again. “I’d like to propose a second toast, if you don’t mind, because there were two women who made all this possible, not just my aunt. If Serena hadn’t so courageously run away from her father, I’d never have met her and we wouldn’t all have had such a happy outcome. To Serena—a very independent woman, and long may she remain so.”
As he blew her a kiss and raised his glass Serena felt tears of joy fill her eyes. She had more than she’d ever hoped for, far more. It had been worth all the trouble. She caught her brother’s eye and he raised a glass to her in a private toast, patting his stomach suggestively.
About the Author
Anna Jacobs was born in Lancashire, and now divides her time between homes in Western Australia and Wiltshire. She is the author of over 50 novels, also writing under the name Shannah Jay. To learn more about Anna’s books and to contact her visit her website at annajacobs.com