Galen still couldn't believe his son had called Lydia a gold-digger to her face. Had any other man said that, Galen would have slugged him. "She's not like that."

"Sure. So she's only what - fifteen years younger than you?" Jason shrugged and rolled his eyes. "Fine. I'll go apologize if you want."

Galen gave him a curt nod. "I'd appreciate it."

They walked back to the booth and found Lydia gone. Galen turned to the palm reader set up at the next table and ...