C24 THE UNWANTED PROPOSAL

"How come, Clay? You're so anxious to follow Faith to London right away," Red asked teasingly.

Clayton just shook his head and laughed softly. He took the glass of wine and then stared at her while sipping it.

She looked down because he might see the twinkle in her eyes because of what she heard. She also rebuked her heart as if it were leaping for joy at what she had learned.

"Well