Chapter80:

“The one who makes you laugh,” she said. “Your grandfather used to make me giggle like a schoolgirl.” “Oh, I didn’t realize you’d seen that.” “My eyesight might be failing, but I can tell when a boy is sweet on a girl.” Junno chuckled to herself and took another bite of her salad before she swallowed and said, “You’re going to have a tough time choosing between him and that friend of yours, aren’t you dear?” Kit’s eyes automatically flittered down the table to land on Eli. He wasn’t looking at her, but she knew he could tell when the weight of her eyes was on him. “Yes.” There was no reason for her to add that at least three other men sitting at that table would also make it difficult for her. “That’s all right, dear. Take your time. You want a love that will last, not... anything less than that.” Grandma Junno’s eyes traced down the table, and Kit imagined she was looking for her own father, Remont, who wasn’t there. He hadn’t been invited to the play or to dinner. Kit missed him and