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I wondered how keen they’d be on that once the wedding was called off But that was so to worry about for another day

“I’ll have to find so ht”

“Joshua will get you sorted out,” said Walter “Don’t you worry about that”

“Oh, it’s not a ain “I can handle that myself”

“Nonsense,” said Walter “No son offor her oardrobe It’s actually one of the pleasures of beingshe needs Maybe even more”

“It’s OK My faood job in the city”

“That’s right,” said Walter “You’re part of the co departot about that”

“Yep—junior raduated”

Walter looked impressed “Excellent Like to hear about that kind of loyalty Hard to come by these days, it seems”

Sure,honest, but somehow the comment about loyaltytotally uncertain about any trait I had No choice but to press on, though

Walter went on “And are you looking forward to being a part of our happy little fa and who he was saying it to “The less literal family, that is”

And here was another opportunity for a lie “Yes, of course Might be a little tricky being married to the boss, but I think we’ll be able to make it work”

Josh reached over and took ave it a squeeze All smiles all around

“The boys’ mother and I met at my work, actually One of our secretaries—couldn’t take my eyes off her froot her” A faraway expression appeared on his face, and it was easy to see that the thought of his late wife, Josh’s mother, still had a profound effect on him

His eyes flashed, and he came back to the moment Walter threw back the rest of his drink and set it aside

“Anyway, you’ve only just arrived, and I want you to feel as comfortable as possible Relax, let Joshua show you around the house Happy to have you here”

Relaxing hat I needed What better way to recover froet used to the feeling

Chapter 25