"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.

the flowers and the gift box into

merely accepted the flowers but declined the gift because she

expensive brand.

thank you for the flowers, but I can't possibly

you prepared the flowers and gifts because

repaid Ms. Alyssa's favor. It was no trouble at all—just a minor gesture

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

for their kindness."

emotions. She pressed her lips, failing

Xavier, teary-eyed and overtaken by passion, hugged Maggie. His empty heart

once again full.

nearly shaking

Maggie blushed, melting

and gift on Mr. Beckett or Madam Alyssa's

her ear. Embracing her, he could not let go. "Everything I did was for you. I'm here

miss you, Ms.

the guests bustled

arm around Lauren's shoulders, chatted with her and Sean

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