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He glances at me through the reflection. “I’m older, so it’s only natural I marry first.” I clear my throat, and he frowns. “You’re not still cut up about what happened between you and Amanda, are you?”
“No. I may not have seen it at the time, but I realise now she did me a huge favour.”
“Damn right, she did,” he replies.
“I think I’m falling in love with Daisy,” I admit.
Bennett rolls his eyes. “Well, I can’t say I didn’t see that coming.”
“What I went through with Amanda makes me appreciate what I have now.”
My brother arches an eyebrow. “So you and Daisy are officially an item.”
“I wouldn’t say we’re official, but we’ve kissed a few times.”
Bennett grins. “A few times?”
I shake my head, smiling despite myself. “She’s been through enough. I’m not going to rush or push her into something she’s not ready for.”
“You okay with the ready-made family?”
“Jonah is just the icing on the cake. I adore him.”
“He’s a cute kid,” he admits. “And having him in the family bides us some time.”
“How so?”
“It gets Mum off our backs for a while.”
“Are you and Poppy going to start trying soon?”
“Not right away. I’m not getting any younger, but Poppy’s only just started her career so she wants to wait.”
“I swear the second Daisy decides she’s all in, I’m going to fill her up with all my babies.”
Bennett barks out a laugh and shakes his head. “Do you want some brotherly advice?”
“Sure.”
“Don’t phrase it like that to her.”
“Why?”
“Because unless you’re trying to scare her into running for the hills, I’d suggest using the words ‘build a family together’ instead of making it sound like you’ve got a baby-making quota to fill.”
“Right.”
He glances down at his watch and adjusts his cufflink. “We should make our way to the church.”
“Are you nervous?”
“Not in the slightest. Today is simply the first day of the rest of my life, beside the woman I love.”
I have two jobs today. Not only am I Bennett’s best man, but Poppy has also asked me to walk her down the aisle.
Bennett’s already inside the church, waiting for the ceremony to begin. I’m standing outside watching the driveway as I await his bride.
Poppy, Daisy and Jonah got ready at my parents’ house, so they’re all coming together. I’m excited to see what Daisy’s wearing because Mum ended up insisting she take her shopping for a gown. Like me, Mum’s working overtime behind the scenes trying to get us together.
