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ly behind her, enjo

stead, she turned to a footman. "Take me to a guest r

aleb for direction. Caleb just shru

ered, scrubbing at her skin until it was raw

thick bath towel. No clot

c's mother, swept in. Her eyes landed on Inez, and

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met Caroline's gaze, her own eyes

maid's spare uniform. A dr

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eeves clan. As they saw her, a hush fell over t

ot there. Nei

ble. When he saw her, he turned his fac

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agger, found its m

gned seat and sat down

old but carried an undeniable weight of authority. "Inez. You are la

himed in. "Grandma, don't blame h

aight to the point. "Inez, I've called you here to

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Reeves family requires more heirs. You have been married to Dominic f

rk on her plate. She looked up, mee

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