#Chapter 179: Family Matters

Audrey I twirled in front of the full-length mirror, admiring the outfit Edwin had made for me over the past couple of days. The skirt swished around my ankles, the fabric soft and flowing. It was a vast improvement over our drunken attempt on Christmas Eve. “Edwin, it’s perfect,” I breathed, running my hands over the intricate pleats. The tartan pattern was exactly what I had envisioned—deep greens and reds with subtle gold threading, tailored to my exact size. The skirt wrapped around my waist, held secure by two rich leather buckles. And to make it even better, there were pockets. “I can’t believe you made this.” I turned to him, beaming. “It’s even better than I imagined.” Edwin stood nearby, looking even more handsome than usual with his sleeves rolled up to his elbows, exposing his forearms, and his hair slightly mussed from working. A pleased smile played on his lips, his eyes warm in the light of the sun streaming in through the large window as the