“Holy Mary! Where have you been?” Mrs. Walter asked, exclaiming with a touch of dramatic flair.“Where's my lovely little sister?” He countered, casually brushing his shoulder slightly against hers.Ivy, a striking, slim, tall, blue eyed redhead burst from the hallyway, arms open wide, nearly tripping on the steps as she launched herself into his chest.“Jonathan! Gracious God, you look…” She stammered, her soft voice interrupted by his tight embrace.“Stunning as ever,” Jonathan finished, with a wide gentle smile on his face as he embraced her.“I meant plumb,” she teased, revealing in the secure and warm tight embrace.“Hmm! Witty as ever,” He countered, playfully.“Come on, I've something to show you__what I did to the boring chocolate bars mum made,” she suggested, dragging him to the kitchen.“Your father loved them,” Mrs. Walter argued, her tone lilted with maternal disapproval as they entered the kitchen.After the sumptuous dinner, Jonathan retreated to his father's study, a v
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