Chapter 4
“Don’t sell yourself short, Danny,” she began.
He chuckled bitterly at her choice of words.
“Being wed to you would be an honor for anyone. Evan is very lucky to be chosen for this union.” Then his mother produced a small, loving smile—something Danny hadn’t seen for far too long
Despite the leaden feeling in his stomach, Danny returned his mother’s smile. Trapped as he was, he was grateful at least she’d accepted his refusal to marry Meggie.
And then it hit him. Of course. She had planned it that way, allowing him to feel he had some control over the situation. How better to gain his cooperation? She was a master at that kind of manipulation. Danny was skilled at it as well. After all, he’d learned from her example.
But no matter what he or his mother might scheme to achieve, it all came down to Evan. And having been scorned by the Dwyers his entire life, perhaps Evan would be pleased to tell them where they could shove their offer.
Danny could only hope that he would. 3