Adrian Hadley had never once imagined that Molly Summers would want to study at Aldermere.

For years, the only thing that had mattered to him beyond school and work was her — marrying young, marrying Molly. It was one of the most important dreams of his life. And now his girl was telling him she wanted to go to Aldermere.

After a long silence, his throat moved. "For how long?"

Molly knew he was angry. Controlled, but angry. She knew this wasn't the moment to say ...