Chapter 16
KANE
Irush over to Gramma’s apartment, while leaving Quinn and Maeve to test out the stew recipe.
“Gramma! You won’t believe what Quinn and I found in Connor’s journal.” I tell her about the signature dish.
“I remember. That was going to be our top line menu offering when we combined the pubs.”
“Well, it’s now going to be the highlight of the festival. That is, if you’re willing to share the bread recipe.”
“Of course I will. And it’s time for me to give you something else.”
She returns with a tiny box, which I open to find a beautiful ring inside.
“This belonged to my mother. Then she passed it on to me. Now it’s yours to give to Quinn.”
The engagement ring is a rose gold band decorated with tiny Celtic knots, featuring a crystal clear princess-cut diamond secured by white gold prongs.
I’m no expert on jewelry, but this is a priceless family heirloom, regardless of the monetary value.
I suddenly realize that this ring symbolizes the fact that I’ve come full circle in understanding the true cost of putting family expectations above personal happiness.
And now, personal happiness is the key to breaking the cycle of rivalry between the O’Briens and Kavanaughs for good.