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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.

age. If you ever need anything from me when dealing with the Larson family, just let

know."

flickering in

mood shined on a whim. And now, she

favor by going along with this art today Magic you did it to protect the Larson family's reputation, but I

Hugh's expression darkened.

she had

again, Hugh was never predictable. Just because he had shown her some kindurys didn't mean she

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

and sent him a message, In two days,

respond, but Serena

for the ceremony. She was going to make this ceramy grand-Rachel needed to

Serena arrived at the family chapel with the people she

now stood among the crowd, her voice filled with authority. "She was Howard's first wife. We would never

and he advised that today is