She had only met Callahan three times in total, and she was here today strictly because of Dante's invitation. She didn't know if Judie had misheard or was just willfully ignoring the facts, but Judie made it sound like she and Callahan had some secret illicit affair.
She couldn't let the girl keep talking nonsense. If Dante and Letty overheard, they might get the wrong idea. Thinking about the family's collective enthusiasm for matchmaking, Leilani felt a headache coming on.
"Judie! Stop imagining things. Your cousin and I just happened to meet a few times. It's not what you think."
Judie ignored the explanation, only hearing what she wanted to hear. Seeing Leilani so eager to explain only made her want to tease her more. She bumped her shoulder with a mischievous grin. "Oh, come on, Leilani, don't be shy! My cousin has a terrible temper, sure, but he's got great qualifications. If you two actually got together, I'd be the first to support it!"
Desperate to change the subject, Leilani said, "Actually... I met your cousin through his grandpa."
Judie blinked. "Through Dante?"
"Yes. I was doing rehabilitation therapy for him. I met your cousin a few times when he visited," Leilani said. "He probably doesn't even remember who I am."
Judie looked skeptical. "Really?" She felt like Leilani was bluffing.
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