"I'm going to organise a sleepover at my house for all the other kids," Caroline replied, "Mum and Jessica will love taking care of them for the night. Not that they really need the supervision as they're all old enough to look after themselves, but better safe than sorry."

"Charlotte," he stated, and that's when she knew he was being serious, "You cannot breathe a word of this to anyone. I know you won't say a word to your siblings or cousins, but you cannot even tell your friends. I know how much they like me too, but that's not something I'm willing to do. I'm happy to settle down...