Lily's POV

Two weeks after moving in together Alexander's extended family requested to meet me at a formal dinner.

"My grandmother insists on hosting." Alexander looked uncomfortable making the announcement. "She wants to meet you properly."

"The same grandmother who forced Richard to abandon my mother?" I felt anger rise. "Why would I want to meet her?"

"Because she's family and refusing would create more problems." Alexander sighed. "Lily, I know she's terrible but we have to get this ...