‘I’ve had it once or twice,’ he said, taking a sip. ‘Oh, this is good stuff.’
‘It seems that Melina has brought us nothing but the best,’ said Tommy, joining them, holding on to his pint. ‘But as I said before, give me this any day. Mavis, you’ll have to introduce me. Well, I know Rhona, of course.’
Rhona sparkled. ‘Yeah, I used to flirt with you when I was young and didn’t know any better. Not that you aren’t gorgeous of course, but there has only ever been one woman for you.’ She raised her glass. ‘Cheers. Welcome back to where you belong, Tommy, and that’s with Mavis.’
Tommy hugged Mavis again. ‘You’re right and as I think we’ve waited long enough. Mavis, how soon can we get married?’
‘As soon as you like,’ Mavis said at once. ‘Rhona has already agreed to be a bridesmaid, and now we can add Jeff to the guest list.’
Jeff raised his own glass in acknowledgement. ‘I’d be flattered to come.’
‘Tommy, what about your mother?’
He sighed. ‘Yeah, well, that’s up to you, Mavis. She hasn’t exactly been a fan of yours, and she’s a bitter lonely woman.’
Mavis gazed up at him and even though the room was filled with the people she loved most in the world, they seemed to fade into the distance. ‘I don’t mind either way, Tommy. If you want her there, that’s fine with me.’
‘I don’t want anyone to spoil our wedding day and if I do decide to invite her, I’ll make that clear. No one else matters except you now.’
‘Oh, Tommy. I love you so much,’ Mavis said as all the horrors of the past, and all the fears she’d had, melted in the safety of Tommy’s arms.
About the Author
Kitty Neale was raised in South London and this working- class area became the inspiration for her novels. In the 1980s she moved to Surrey with her husband and two children, but in 1998 there was a catalyst in her life when her son died, aged just 27. After joining other bereaved parents in a support group, Kitty was inspired to take up writing and her books have been Sunday Times bestsellers. Kitty now lives in Spain with her husband.
To find out more about Kitty go to www.kittyneale.co.uk.
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Nobody’s Girl
Sins of the Father
Family Betrayal
Desperate Measures
Lost and Found
Forgotten Child
Lost Angel
Mother’s Ruin
A Father’s Revenge
A Broken Family
Abandoned Child
A Daughter’s Disgrace
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