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Chapter 24

Author: Summer's End
Allison's eyes gleamed at Philip's words, and the corner of her lips lifted ever so slightly.

Ruth, however, glared at him. For once, she pushed back. "What nonsense are you spouting? What would people think of us if they learned about two sisters sharing a husband?"

She looked at Allison. "But Allison really isn't getting any younger. I've been asking around lately to find her a good husband."

At that, Jeremy said, "Mom, if you're looking for a match for Allie, he has to be better than Jonathan."

Ruth nodded. "Of course. Allison is a well-known dancer, and she's smart and charming. You have no idea how many wealthy heirs are lining up to marry her. I've actually already set my sights on someone."

"Who?"

"Alec Chamberlain, the future head of the Chamberlain family, based in Jeviton."

Allison had been annoyed with Ruth for meddling, but her eyes lit up the moment she heard Alec's name. Jonathan was already head over heels for her, and with Sawyer in the picture, she wasn't worrie
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