Chapter 317.1
Katie stood up as soon as the tea spilled on the table. She got a rag and quickly wiped it away.
“Thank you for the invitation, but I don’t know if I’ll be available on that day,” she said, avoiding Eugene’s eyes. “If that’s all, please leave.”
“Please listen to me Anika Katie.”
“I have nothing more to say to you,” the older woman insisted. She made a point of wiping the tea as vigorously as she could.
Eugene sighed. “I saw the commotion outside before I came into your shop.”
At that, Katie’s hand stopped.
“He’s your husband, isn’t he?” Eugene continued when she knew she had the woman’s attention. “Your son doesn’t look anything like him.”
Katie waved a hand dismissively. “A child doesn’t necessarily have to look like their father.”
“Right.” Eugene nodded. “But then why does he look like Kasser?”