Timothy was struck by a sudden clarity when Magdalen put things into perspective for him.

He needed a favor from Charlie and knew that Carson would be at the shindig today. He shamelessly tagged along, hoping Carson could put in a good word and introduce him to Charlie, but had he forgotten that everyone here was a heavyweight in J City?

He wasn’t exactly in a position to throw his weight around.

Quickly adjusting his attitude, Timothy said with a half-smile, “I was just pulling Ms. Jarvis’s leg, Magdalen. No offense meant.”

But Magdalen wasn’t ready to let it slide. “Some jokes are all in good fun, but others can land your whole family in hot water, Timothy. You’d better learn the difference.”

Timothy could feel his irritation rising at Magdalen’s condescending tone, but he dared not show it, and kept a strained smile plastered on his face as he apologized.

Carson wandered over and asked, “What’s going on?”

Without missing a beat, Timothy replied, “Nothing, just exchanging a few words with Magdalen.”

After which he quickly pulled Carson away.

Magdalen and Sylvia exchanged glances, too used to dealing with slimeballs to take it to heart, and turned to go find Emily and the others.

for a bit, watched Sylvia with

suddenly called out, “Come and

had brought from outside, assuming Estelle had temporarily put her up at Old Mr. Quintin’s place, and

felt it was her

her eyes trailing Gabriel’s figure

others before, and Magdalen

gentle demeanor that made her instantly likable, so even though it was

come you and Charlie

chuckled, “Kya’s at the old house. She spends her weekends with her grandma and

her forehead in realization. “I haven’t seen Kya since I got back. I wanted to visit her on Tuesday afternoon, but Ms. Simmons

the evening? Estelle

smiled, “Her evenings are reserved for Morrison. She

Everyone around them laughed.

“Don’t be too quick to laugh at me. I’m waiting to see when you get a

sake, I’d even pass on getting

knowing look. “There’s a catch right there. Make sure you don’t let him slip through your fingers.

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