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from behind the desk she hated and was in the process of replacing

“If you’re getting ive in her li wohter like Rachel

Rachel’s eyes narrowed “Then pick one forit for an hour”

“She’s always been terribly romantic,” Samantha said drolly

“Rachel Mary Francesca Ford-Talbot, get up out of that chair this instant I do not have the energy to deal with your tantrums today” Her mother pointed at the door “Out Now”

Harvard’s eyebrows shot straight up his head as he watched Rachel glare at herexactly as she was told

“It’s like watching an eclipse, isn’t it?” Samantha said “You understand the mechanics, but it’s so bloody rare, you’re still in awe Only Aunt Fran could ever do this with Rachel”

“Don’t say a word,” Rachel ordered as she stalked past them “Especially you” She pointed at Sa her lips

Then Sa Rachel out the door

Francesca linked her ar too”

“Absolutely,” he said “You know, you could be a Southern Mother My mom would welcome you into the club any day I’ to her except ‘yes, reed with her”

“You are delightful,” Francesca said as they lad she has you”

“Rachel feels exactly the sarin

Instead of settling back into the fa down her blackmailer with her tea at wedding dresses If ever there was a sign that the universe was against her, this was it

“Isn’t this fun?” her mother said as they sat on a replica Louis the Fifteenth sofa, cos and embroidered satin cushions “I needed a diversion fro about bacon Is it possible to have a bacon addiction? Maybe I should find a rehabilitation facility for him”