Chapter 73: Lance.

I wasn’t expecting Lilli to announce her departure so soon but as I look into her eyes, I can see she is missing her son and no doubt there are other pressing matters for them to attend to.

“Of course. Say hello to that young boy of yours for us. I hope you will honour us with your presence at the wedding?”

Lilli smiles and her eyes twinkle like emerald gems.

“Of course, we will be here! Royal weddings are a big event, and I would be distraught to miss yours.”

I grimace a little knowing that I never attended hers which makes me begin to feel awkward. But in true Lilli style what she does next puts me completely at ease about it.

“Honestly Lance, do you really think I would be upset about you missing my wedding? The last thing I wanted to do was taunt you by parading Drake in front of you. And also, I knew your father wouldn’t allow you to attend because of how things turned out. So, in short, you are forgiven for not attending an event you weren’t even informed of.”

I smile and