Katherine couldn't believe that she was really ignored the entire time. Had she suddenly turned invisible and did not know about it? How could these men in her life claim that they care and love her but don't even stop and listen to what she wanted to say? They talked and agreed and decided, mentioning her name but not really talking to her as if she wasn't there. She was floored.
Damien got up and held out his hand for her, in which she took rather forcefully and then called her grandfather, "Grandpa, I just need to talk to Damien for a bit. We'll be there in a few." She smiled and then pulled the tall man out to the terrace without waiting for her grandfather to respond.
