Not A Small-Town Girl

ambitious-like a fox in disguise.

"I can’t for the life of me understand why men always pick women like her over women with real class. It just baffles me!" Vivian ranted, growing more frustrated as she spoke. She shot a glare at both Howard and Joseph.

Howard thought, ’I didn’t do anything wrong. I’ve been loyal!’

Joseph thought, ’Seriously. I’m the victim here, and now I’m getting blamed by Mom too?’

"Honey, I’m not like Robert. From the very beginning to the very end, it’s always been you. My heart and mind are filled with nothing but you," Howard quickly reassured.

He was desperate not to be mistaken for someone who could change his affections on a whim.

him a

my queen, and whatever you say goes," Howard said, pulling her close and planting a kiss

doing? The kids are right

never expected him to be

to be talking about Joseph? Why are Mom

thought, ’This is ridiculous. Just

She felt a little embarrassed and muttered, "It’s

said with a soft smile, seeing that his wife was embarrassed. His eyes were full of affection. "Ahem, ahem. So,

out if the Dixon family is involved, or if this is Ruby and Sienna’s scheme-or maybe just Sienna on her own. "Sienna came to my office today and proposed marriage. If Danielle hadn’t come through with the video, we might be in a very

involved isn’t hard. We just need to see where they stand- whether they’re trying to use this to force Joseph into marriage,"

them get away with it," Vivian said fiercely, her anger