When Caden asked Edith to be his date, those around the table stopped talking and looked expectantly at the young woman. Judith hid her grin behind her glass and raised an eyebrow. Caden gazed at Edith with serious eyes.

“Of course, Mr. Byrne,” Edith replied coyly. “So kind of you to ask.”

Caden smiled as much as he could without opening his mouth. He looked down and turned back to his drink.

“You’ll come too, won’t you Judith?” Lydia asked. “After our ...