He narrowed his eyes at that. Lucielle had ensured that everything for the event was prepared and ready to go, confirming it with Douglas over an hour ago. What could Catherine possibly be up to?
"Tell me, my dear boy. Which Hankins sister is hanging from your arm? It certainly is not my stepdaughter. The breasts are excessively large."
John's eyes snapped to his father. Douglas clicked his tongue disapprovingly at him.
"Do not appear so startled, John. I would not have noticed it myself, but Catherine was unwavering almost as soon as she laid eyes on the woman accompanying you. She insisted that it was not her daughter. Apparently, a mother always possesses an innate understanding of her own children. I assume this is the woman you have chosen as your companion." He smiled at Jenny the
