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Mia watched as the two of the Obviously this was Jackson’s younger sister, which he confirmed after he’d ended the embrace to introduce the toot out a hello before the door opened again and another brunette raced toward the after her Mia suddenly found herself surrounded by two incredibly tall et in comparison

After Jackson embraced his parents, he aped at the Raiants," she blurted out

Evie’s brown eyes twinkled mischievously "Or maybe you just co at them "Seriously How tall are all of you?"

Jackson’s sister laughed "I’m six feet Mom’s five-ten And Dad ’n Jackie are six-five"

"Giants, every last one of you," Mia grumbled

Arlene Ramsey stepped forith a warlad you could join us for Thanksgiving"

"Thanks for having o inside," Arlene said "Kurt, help Jackson with the bags"

"Yes, inary hat at his wife

The next thing Mia knew, she was sandwiched between Jackson’s Ah hers on the way to the porch

"You’re the first girl Jackie has brought home since he moved to California," Evie infor of discomfort "Oh Really?"

"Yup So you er woman looked Mia up and doith unabashed interest "I demand to know everythin’ about you, Mia Weldrick"

"Leave our guest alone, Evangeline," Arlene chided "We’ll get to know Mia in due time"

Both women spoke in the same Southern drawl as Jackson, which Mia found utterly endearing She followed thereeted by thes," she commented

"Thank you, darlin’" Arlene flushed prettily She had Jackson’s dark hair and light-brown eyes, but her face was low "Dinner will be ready in an hour or two We usually eat early, around four, so we can catch the game at four thirty The boys would have a for Mia to object