CHAPTER SIXTEEN

The Engagement Party

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I hang on Rogers's arm as we enter. He really doesn't know what he's getting into.

Amelia, Rogers! You look lovely, dear. And you, Rogers - that suit is... quite original."

I grimace at my mom.

Does she have to start with the veiled insults the moment we walk through the door? I already know she prefers Raymond to Rogers.

Probably because I limited the time she spent with Raymond for this very reason.

Thanks, mom.

Joseph comes to rescue us.

''Amanda s already here, she said she needs to talk to you when you get here."

Rogers and I follow Joseph to the...