361: DIAMONDS AND DECLARATIONS

LUKE'S POV I hugged Harriet tightly, feeling overwhelmed with love and joy. This was the perfect way to show her how much she meant to me. And seeing her so happy made it all worth it. "You'll go to the party with me, right?" I grinned at her. "Absolutely, Luke," Harriet said with a smile. "I'd love to go to the party with you." My smile continued, as I was feeling a rush of happiness flood through me. "That's fantastic, Harriet. You'll be the most stunning one there." The both of us stood there, relishing the joy of our moment. I realized there was something else I wanted to share with her, something that would make the evening even more special. Taking a deep breath, I looked into her eyes. "Harriet, there's something I want to tell you," I began, and she gave me all of her attention. "At the party, you'll get to meet my grandfather." Her eyes widened in surprise. "Your grandfather?" I nodded, smiling at her. "Yes, I think it's time I let him know about the woman who has capt