"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 gift box into her arms.

She merely accepted the flowers but declined the gift because

expensive brand.

flowers, but I can't possibly accept your gift," she

added, "I know you prepared the flowers and

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

me. I'm the one who is without any idea on how to

for their kindness."

was overwhelmed by emotions. She pressed her

overtaken by passion,

once again full.

in sync, nearly shaking the petals off the purple hyacinths

Maggie blushed,

with flowers and gift on

"Everything I did was for you. I'm here

miss you,

and the guests bustled around Alyssa and

Alyssa, draping an arm around Lauren's shoulders, chatted with

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