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Howard's breath caught as he processed High's words. be referring to Araber as his mother-in-law, Hugh had instantly elevated her states

He didn't dare hesitate. "O course! How could she not be worthy? I'll arrange everything immediately!

"Howard, you"

"Shut up! Mr. Larson's mother in Lee is more than qualified to be in our family chapel. We're all family there's no need to draw lines!" Howard snapped at Rachel, his voice

Rachel nearly passed out from angri, chiching het chest

Sarah, equally entaped, had no appetite lett. She helped Rachel away from the table wilont another word,

With the matter now settled, Serena and high calle finishedtheir meal.

Later that evening, Howard invited them to stay the night. However, High gently took flisena's hand, his touch indinate and natural. "Sorry, we have plans"

Howard could only watch as thee left.

your age.

know."

amusement flickering in his voice. "You're really hoping

shined on a whim. And now,

along with this art today Magic you did it to protect the Larson family's reputation, but I truly appreciate it And I'm not

Hugh's expression darkened.

she had said

he had shown her some kindurys didn't mean she

Hay, she curled up on the couch, her indud already moving to the next step. Now that she had brought up her mother's

sent him a message, In two days, Amber's

didn't respond, but

next two days, she arranged for a minister and a string quartet for the ceremony. She was going to make

the ceremony, Serena arrived at the family chapel with the people she

her voice filled with authority. "She was Howard's first wife. We would never

advised that today is not the right day for such a