“Let me know about that dress shopping trip,” she said. “I’m really looking forward to meeting your mother.” “I’ll speak to her when I get home and let you know the details,” I replied, though the idea of spending the afternoon with Diana and my mother seemed far less appealing now. Still, I was determined to win her over—to show her that Alexander and I were a good match and that he was a good man. With our goodbyes finished, we headed out to meet the car Alexander had arranged. It was going to be a long drive, and I could already tell Alexander intended to work from his phone. I glanced at him as he settled in beside me, his attention already on the screen. I’d always been curious about what kept him so busy, but I’d never asked. It wasn’t that I thought he’d keep it from

