Maggie finally regained consciousness the next afternoon. She found Gina and Xavier waiting by her

bed. Feeling touched, she wrapped Gina in an embrace. The mother and daughter cried and cried after

the close brush with death yesterday.

Xavier thought he must be feeling emotional because he was getting old. He shed a few tears but

quickly wiped them away. As an uncle figure to Maggie, he resolved to keep a tough exterior.

"Mom, I won't change my mind no matter what you say." Maggie gently wiped away Gina's tears with a

look of determination. "I have decided to testify in court. No one could help me if I don't fight for myself;

not even Ms. Alyssa and Mr. Beckett."

Sobbing, Gina confessed, "Maggie, I... I feel so bad for you."

"Mom, do not stop me from testifying if you feel bad for me. I'm doing this to seek justice on behalf of

the victims of David Schmidt."

Xavier's eyes wavered upon hearing Maggie's declaration. His heart pounding, he found that Maggie

seemed to have grown up overnight. He even saw Alyssa in Maggie's staunch gaze.

"Maggie, it's all my fault. I was being silly." Nodding firmly, Gina hugged her daughter tightly. "I will

respect your decision."

When Xavier was about to sneak out of the room, Maggie suddenly put on a smile and introduced him

to Gina, "Mom, this is Xavier Hall. He's Mr. Beckett's secretary. He was the one who risked his life to

save me yesterday. He's my savior."

so much, good sir!" Gina shed

Xavier blushed.

you to get the fabric and my sewing kit from home." Maggie cast

lips. "I'm bored at the hospital, so. I wanted to sew a

I don't want to keep

pounded wildly. "I-It's fine, Ms. Madison! You should focus

your recovery. Don't bother!"

chuckled and shook her head. Her bright eyes shimmered in

you have everything in life. I have nothing

mind this little

the lounge next door, Alyssa and Jasper sat side by side on the couch.

working on the

him a

sold around the

screen, Jasper leaned toward her but

munched on

traveled from his moist lips to his Adam's apple, and finally to his long and thick

could he look so sexy just

greasy," Jasper remarked with a furrow

be thankful that you have food to eat. This restaurant is highly rated, so

the

Alyssa adorable. Alyssa was never fussy and acclimated well to

felt at home whenever he was with

his eyes deepened. He gave her a sudden

lips. She blinked, feeling a jolt through her body, and grumbled, "Ah! I haven't wiped

Don't you

was right in front of hers.

grilled chicken. "I'll make some for you when we're home. My grilled chicken tastes

than this."

around his neck and purred, "Sure. Looking forward

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