Mary stood up.“Matthew, what brings you here?”“Nothing much. I was bored at home, so I decided to come over to spend some quality time with my brother and his wife. Except that my brother isn't around, so I am left with my pretty sister-in-law.”Mary smiled and nodded.“Come on in, my dear brother-in-law. Make yourself at home.”“Oh well, I will.”He walked over to the couch and sat down.His eyes caught sight of Ree sitting on the opposite couch beside Mary.“Hello, beautiful,” he said as he settled into his seat.Ree turned to him, slightly embarrassed by the words Matthew chose.“Hi,” she greeted.“What is your name?”Ree stared at him for a moment without speaking.“Oh, forgive my manners. I am Matthew Lipton, Alexander Lipton’s younger brother.”He winked at Ree.Ree smiled.“I am Ree, Mary’s best friend.”“Ohhhh.”He glanced at Mary, who had just sat down, smiling as she watched the interaction between her friend and her brother-in-law.“Sister-in-law, you didn't tell me you
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