“Mum, dad, I have an announcement to make” Riona said to her parents.

Wright reduced the volume of the television and looked at his daughter as she stared at him in excitement.

He could see the way her hands were clinched to Dexter’s and he could tell that behind her broad smile was anxiety.

He could take a wide guess on what her announcement would be, but he wasn’t expecting such news this sudden as he thought they were both taking things slowly. But whichever way it is, they have his solid support.

“What is the announcement” Talia screamed.

“Yes, honey, we are waiting to hear it” Maeve said.

Maeve...