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Harvard grinned at the door before beco aware that all eyes were now on hi that he was far ue to Rachel—even if she wasn’t willing to admit it Yet

Running a hand over his bald head and absently noting it needed a shave, he turned to Rachel’s faave them the truth “I’m in love with Rachel I’ her to ade But you should know that if I havewill be the real deal”

There was a stunned silence before Rachel’s ain and rushed at hiave the men a bewildered look

“Welco”

“I’ainst his chest “She needs a strong man to love her To see her for who she really is and appreciate all of her”

“That’s a good point,” Jonathan said “You sure you knohat you’re getting into?”

“Yeah” Harvard smiled “I’m sure”

“Okay then” Jonathan went over to place a hand on his father’s arht you were taking youroff that fatty food you enjoy too much You need to take your doctor’s instructions seriously I’m not sure if my heart can take another scare like this Not toto find a ride out of the Borneo jungle, just to check for himself that you’re still alive” His voice softened “Seriously, Dad, let’s make this the last time”

Roger patted his hand “I couldn’t agree more I just had a terrible shock, that’s all”

Jonathan frowned “A shock involving Rachel? What has she done now? Was anyone injured?”

“Sit down,” Roger said before giving Harvard a helpless look

“I wouldn’t er,” Harvard said as he led Francesca to her seat “That way, I can fill in so Jonathan up to speed”

Roger sagged into the pilloith clear relief “Please,” he said, turning to Jonathan “Son, prepare yourself This isn’t good at all”

Burying his e as he could be while he explained everything to Rachel’s farip on her husband’s hand, her free hand dabbing at her cheeks with a tissue Jonathan’s head dropped forward, and he cursed softly with each revelation Roger looked like he was clenching his teeth so hard they ht crack

When Harvard had finished, Jonathan looked up at him, his eyes red “I hope she finds some whiskey in the cafeteria”