Lucky Number: Life, love and a lottery win – a fun and heartfelt read for 2025! (The Lucky Number series Book 1) by Nina Kaye

Author:Nina Kaye [Kaye, Nina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2025-03-27T00:00:00+00:00

A couple of hours later, I join Lottie in the hotel restaurant for afternoon tea. We’re welcomed by three mouthwatering tiers of sandwich fingers, savoury snacks, scones and cakes.

‘This looks amazing.’ I sit down at the table. ‘How’s it been so far?’

‘Simply divine,’ she says. ‘I’ve had a manicure, a facial and an aromatherapy massage, and this spread looks delicious too. Thank you ever so much for this experience, Emma. Your generosity is quite humbling.’

‘You’re so welcome.’ I pour her a cup of tea, pleased to see that she looks genuinely relaxed and rejuvenated. ‘And enough of that chat. You’ve more than earned it after years of me chewing your ear off about my parents… my jobs… men… you name it. I’m so glad you’re enjoying it. Oh, your nails are fabulous.’ I grab Lottie’s hand, admiring Anika’s work.

‘I wondered if the colour was a tad young for me, but Anika insisted that was not the case.’

‘It totally works. You’re like a glam gran.’ My hand shoots to my mouth in horror on realising what I’ve said. ‘Oh, I’m so sorry, Lottie. What a stupid thing to say.’

‘Nonsense.’ She picks a smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich finger from the bottom tier of the cake stand. ‘What have I told you about not tiptoeing around me? I am a grandparent. Sophie is still with me every day – in here.’ Her hand goes to her chest.

‘I know she is.’ I nod solemnly. ‘Sorry for the tiptoeing… again. Actually, I was wondering if you’d had any thoughts on which charities you’d like to donate the money to?’

‘I have. It wasn’t difficult. There’s one that provided support to Caroline when Sophie was ill. And I’ve been giving some regular small donations to a suicide prevention charity for some time. I thought they might be a good choice.’

‘They sound like just the right beneficiaries for the money.’ I take a bite from my egg and watercress sandwich.

‘I think so.’ Lottie smiles wistfully.

‘I’ll arrange the donations as soon as I’m back from my holiday with the girls. And actually, I wondered…’ I stop, unsure whether to continue.

‘You wondered what?’

I put down my sandwich. ‘Um… I wondered if you might want to visit the charities in person to tell them about the donations. With me. It might be good for you to talk to them a bit about what happened to you…’ I chew my lip, unsure how Lottie will respond to this suggestion.

She sits quietly for a moment, then looks at me. ‘I think that’s a lovely idea, and I think I am ready. Caroline and Sophie would want it too. Thank you, my love, this means a lot to me.’

Saying nothing, I reach over and squeeze her hand, suddenly caught by a swell of emotion – partly for Lottie and partly because I’m struggling to suppress my own mixed-up feelings about Dave getting in touch. It’s no use. I can’t hold them in anymore.

‘Lottie, Dave’s been in touch.’

‘He has?’ She sips at her tea, giving nothing away.

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