Sophie put down her reading glasses with a click. “Eugenia,” she had said, “do not be ridiculous. No one here is going to condemn Thomas.” Thomas had exhaled in relief. Eugenia had looked slightly deflated. “No?” “No,” Gideon had said firmly. Sophie looked at Thomas, her eyes full of affection. “Thomas, my darling, we love you and we want you to be happy. If Alastair makes you happy, then we are delighted. Although it would be nice if you introduced us,” she added pointedly. “Perhaps you could bring him to dinner?” Eugenia might feel let down, but Thomas didn’t. He had always known his parents
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