“She’s been staying with us since the fire. She lost her family and their jewelry shop.” “Their shop?” Priscilla’s expression showed just what she thought of the Chases befriending a merchant, but the look also radiated annoyed indulgence—as though the family were known to be rather eccentric. “We’ve known Amy for some time,” Kendra stated defensively. As her fingers moved to the center of her neckline, where she’d pinned the bow-shaped jeweled galant that was her gift from Amy, a glint came into her eyes. “Our family has acquired much jewelry from hers. Colin especially.” “Colin?” Priscilla
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