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

called out, “Come and

a friend Estelle had brought from outside, assuming Estelle had temporarily put her up at Old Mr. Quintin’s place, and that’s why she came

friend of Estelle’s, she felt it was her

replied, her eyes trailing Gabriel’s figure as she walked towards

Emily and the others before, and Magdalen introduced

easygoing and gentle demeanor that made her instantly likable, so even though

to Emily, “Where’s Kya? How come

She spends her

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

don’t you drop by in the evening? Estelle will

evenings are reserved for Morrison. She

Everyone around them laughed.

to laugh at me. I’m waiting to see when you

on

right there. Make sure you don’t let him slip through your fingers. It’d be a loss to

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