"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.

flowers and the gift box

accepted the flowers but

expensive brand.

the flowers, but I can't possibly accept

you prepared the flowers and gifts

was no trouble at all—just a minor

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

for their kindness."

emotions. She pressed her lips,

by passion, hugged Maggie.

once again full.

throbbing hearts beat in sync, nearly shaking the petals off

Maggie blushed,

gift on Mr. Beckett or Madam Alyssa's behalf." Xavier's

not let go. "Everything

I miss you,

was laid out, and the guests bustled around Alyssa and Jasper's home. The place

as Christmas. Alyssa, draping an arm around Lauren's shoulders, chatted with her and

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