"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 into

raced. She merely accepted the flowers but declined the gift because she recognized

expensive brand.

for the flowers, but I can't possibly accept your

know you prepared

favor. It was no trouble at

without any idea on how to repay Ms. Alyssa

for their kindness."

was overwhelmed by emotions. She pressed her lips,

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

once again full.

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

Maggie blushed,

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

could not let go. "Everything I did was

miss you,

and the guests bustled around Alyssa and

draping an arm around Lauren's shoulders, chatted with her and

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