"A man in a suit?" Maggie looked staggered.

"Oh, I remember now! No wonder he looks familiar. He's that fellow who dropped by for a visit with the

young couple last time. I gave him a good beating then. Yes, it's him! He is acting very suspiciously;

certainly up to no good."

Before Miriam was done speaking, Maggie darted out of her place with a pounding heart without even

bothering to put on shoes.

In the end, Xavier couldn't muster up the courage to call Maggie. He felt that he was destined to go

home disappointed, a victim of his own cowardice.

Just as he was about to turn and leave dejectedly, he heard a bright, sweet voice calling out to him. "X-

Xavier!"

Feeling surprised, he spun around and saw Maggie hurtling toward him, dressed in bunny pajamas and

tying her hair into a bun.

His frown disappeared, and his heart fluttered.

"G-Good evening, Ms. Madison," stammered Xavier with a foolish look on his face.

he awkwardly shoved the flowers and the

accepted the flowers

expensive brand.

I can't possibly accept your gift," she said

added, "I know you prepared the flowers and gifts because

was no trouble

one who is without any idea on how to repay Ms. Alyssa and Mr.

for their kindness."

She pressed her lips, failing

overtaken by passion, hugged Maggie. His empty

once again full.

throbbing hearts beat in sync, nearly shaking the petals off

Maggie blushed, melting his

and gift on Mr. Beckett or Madam

not let go. "Everything I

I miss you, Ms.

bustled around Alyssa and Jasper's

arm around Lauren's shoulders, chatted with her

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