Page 72 of Peak Suspicion

“Yes, soon.” They watched as Carter accepted his food and left. Then Mama turned to Mira. “I see now why you are notinterested in moving back home. He’s very good-looking, for a gringo.”

“Mama!”

She giggled. “The look on your face,hija! I am only teasing.”

Mira relaxed. “Carter is very good-looking. But he’s also smart and kind, and he treats me well.”

“And you love him. I see it in your eyes. And in his eyes.” She reached across the table and patted Mira’s hand. “So what are you going to do about it? Are you going to get married?”

“We’re taking things slow, Mama. We’ve both been through a lot.”

Mama nodded. “Slow can be good. But don’t make me wait forever.”

“When we’ve decided, you’ll be one of the first to know.”

“It’s good to see you so happy,hija.”

“I am happy, Mama.” With Carter, and with herself. She had stopped blaming herself for not seeing George’s true nature, and learning to trust her judgment again. Yes, she and Carter had been through tough times, but she saw only good things ahead of them. Together.