Roni and Joey

Joey had gathered his, Sandi’s, and Ciara’s dirty plates from the kitchen island top and set them into the sink before guiding the two girls to the living room and…

The three remaining Hales sat in contemplation as the setting sun filtered into the dining room. The giggles coming from Sandi and Ciara as Joey helped with their dessert were…

Roni kept her emotions in check, but beneath her calm facade, she felt a rush of excitement. The idea of manipulating her father made her feel guilty, especially considering Joey's…

Roni scanned the faces around the table—her parents' confused expressions and Joey’s look of shock. The tension was thick in the air, and Roni knew she was taking a huge…

Both parents' eyes went wide with surprise. Neither would have ever expected that someone like Joey would be an underbred. He was a Calhoun, after all. He was one of…

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