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this extravagant home. Fortunately, her excitement overruled any intimidation she might have had with such a lavish manor.
    With each room they entered, she fell more in love with their new home. The first floor consisted of a library, two parlors, a music room, and a large dining hall, as well as various other rooms for guests. At the end of the large corridor on the south wing, two doors opened into an enormous room, with floor-to-ceiling windows lining three walls. Each wall had glass doors, giving access to the porch that wrapped around the home. When Reece questioned what the purpose of this particular room was, Levi teased her in response, letting her know that this ballroom was where Reece would be hosting many future celebrations for family and friends.
    Once they finished touring most of the first level, they ascended the massive staircase that led to the second floor. Directly in front of them, more floor-to-ceiling windows offered spectacular views of the rolling hills that lined the horizon behind the manor.
    Levi then led her down the hallways to their left. “This wing of the second floor consists primarily of private apartments for our close friends and family. There are more apartments on the northern wing of the home that will be for additional guests.”
    They toured the different rooms on the second floor, and she sighed and smiled as they approached a staircase that led up to another level of the home. “I have no idea how we’re supposed to furnish all of this.”
    “We will meet with decorators that will help design the interior of the home with what brings you the most comfort. Now,” he added with a mischievous grin, “our chambers will be up these stairs, on the third floor.”
    Reece felt a shiver of excitement course through her as she took Levi’s extended hand. When they arrived at the landing, Levi pointed over to the hallways on their left. “Those rooms will be reserved for our children,” he said, as he gazed adoringly into her eyes.
    Reece looked down the long hallway and then back to Levi. “There must be over ten doors, and I can’t even see to the end of the hall! Exactly how many kids are you planning on having, Mr. Oxley?”
    Levi laughed and brought her hand to his lips for a kiss. “A man can never be too greedy, Miss Bryant.”
    “Um, in this case, I believe he most certainly can.”
    Levi’s eyes dazzled with humor as he drew her arm up into his. He turned and led her down the hall to their right. “There are numerous rooms down this wing; a private sitting room, a parlor, offices and a private library.” He turned to face two double doors on their left. “These will be our personal bedchambers, unless you decide otherwise.” He reached for the two doors and opened them. “This area will serve as our sitting room.” He informed her as they walked through the doors.
    A large fireplace dominated the wall to her right; its marble mantle was glossy white with vibrant silver trim that highlighted the scroll patterns that were carved into it. The high ceilings were adorned in an architectural wonder, with rich mosaics of vines and other floral carvings that were defined with the same shimmering silver as the mantel of the fireplace. The bright marble floors had unique patterns, complementing those on the ceiling, etched in silver, and positioned in the center of room. To her left were two glass doors that led onto the balcony that faced the back of their home.
    Levi strode across the room to where two more double doors stood and opened one. “Our private parlor is through here, and our bedchamber and dressing rooms are just beyond that.”
    They entered their sleeping chamber, where windows and two glass doors filled the wall to her left. Across the room and up on a marble platform was a large bay of windows that wrapped around the corner of the house. Marble columns framed the entrance of the platform area, and it was easy to see that this was an excellent location for