Zadie took her place in the chair Adelaide had vacated. “Goodness, that appeared quite civil from across the room. Was it?”
“Indeed it was, and I am just as surprised as you are.”
“Whatever will be the next Christmas miracle?” Zadie asked with a giggle.
“I’d settle for a snowstorm that gives us a white Christmas.”
“Perhaps we’ll get lucky?” Zadie leaned in and hugged Rayne. “I’m so happy we are to be sisters.”
“Me too,” Rayne admitted, but she bit her lip. “I’m sorry I couldn’t marry Oliver without the settlement.”
“It’s fine, Rayne. We’ll manage. I will admit I was disappointed when I first heard about the arrangement, but then I asked myself what I would do if I were in your position. I couldn’t see myself accepting anything less. And Oliver’s happiness will always matter more to u
