“Believe me, Darcy, I wasn’t planning on seeing Jake this time, but Alicia lives miles from town—you remember me telling you about that gorgeous country home of hers?—and I only have two hours between flights. It was more convenient for her to pick you up here on her way home from work. And quit being so difficult, will you? Think of my happiness for a change.” “We always think of your happiness.” Darcy sighed. “Mom, please—I don’t want to stay with—”
