"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.

and the gift box

flowers but declined the gift

expensive brand.

can't possibly accept your gift," she said in a low

you prepared

was no trouble at all—just a minor gesture compared

me. I'm the one who is without

for their kindness."

by emotions. She pressed

and overtaken by passion, hugged

once again full.

hearts beat in sync, nearly shaking the petals off the purple hyacinths between

blushed,

and gift on Mr.

"Everything I

miss

and the guests bustled around Alyssa and Jasper's home. The

an arm around Lauren's shoulders, chatted with her

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