Chapter 30 Unexpected Guests

• They had precisely four days to get ready for the most straightforward wedding either of them had ever organised, as the courthouse wedding was set for Thursday morning at ten-thirty. On Wednesday morning, Grace awoke to the sound of a persistent knock on their flat door. Max's voice came from the kitchen, expressing uncertainty over who could be paying them a visit at seven in the morning.
• With a tone that suggested he was already mentally listing possible emergency situations, he yelled, "Grace, are you expecting anyone?"
• She retorted, "No," putting on a robe and stumbling to the front door. She saw a familiar figure through the peephole, carrying what looked like a small luggage and numerous food bags.