Chapter Twelve
Saturday, April 10th, 2010, 12:42 pm
Greg’s parents were waiting for them – he’d sent them a text that they were a few minutes away from the car.
“Darling!” his mum said, beaming.
“Happy birthday, Mum!” he said, hugging her tightly.
“Happy birthday, Connie!” Gemma said, running around the side of the car and joining the group hug.
“My gosh, Gemma, you grow more beautiful every time I see you!” Connie said, wiping a tear from her eye.
“It’s because I’m in love!” Gemma said happily.
“Hello mate!” Greg’s Dad stuck out his hand and shook it warmly; then he turned to embrace his daughter in law.
“It’s lovely to see you again, Frank!” Gemma told him. “Gosh – this place is so gorgeous! The photos don’t do it justice, really!”
“Let me take you over to the cottage, and you
