Game Over No Second Chances

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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.

today. I owe your age. If you ever need anything

know."

cufflinks lazily, amusement flickering in his voice.

claimed to understand him. His mood shined on a whim. And now, she couldn't decipher his

replied, "You already did me a huge favor by going along with this art today Magic you did it to protect the Larson family's

Hugh's expression darkened.

wondering if she had said something wrong

he had shown her some kindurys didn't mean she should expect

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

and sent him a message, In two days, Amber's useinorial would be placed in the

respond, but

and a string quartet for the ceremony. She was going to make this ceramy grand-Rachel needed to

the ceremony, Serena arrived at the family chapel with the people she had hired. As expectel, Howard and a few of the Jansen elders

"She was Howard's first wife. We would never deliberately

consulted a minister today, and he advised that today is not the right day