"I-I'm sorry..." Maggie's face was as red as a tomato.

"Ms. Madison," Xavier's breath sank as he spoke softly, just enough for her to hear, "you look beautiful

today."

Maggie's face burned with embarrassment. Panicking, she hastily withdrew herself from his arms.

Jasper struggled to contain the overwhelming emotions within him. He hugged Alyssa tightly and

whispered, "Thank you for doing this, Lyse."

Alyssa leaned into Jasper's arms with a smile, reveling in her luck to have found Jasper as her other

half. "It's no big deal. I just asked everyone to come over for a meal.

"Oh, yeah. Lauren caught a chill from leaving the window open while she slept the past two days.

Landon is home caring for her. They won't be coming. He asked me to tell you to enjoy your meal and

eat their share."

"Okay." Jasper looked down at her face, his heart beating wildly as his eyes turned misty.

"Thank you, Madam Alyssa."

excited to see Maggie. He was so touched that

to stop thanking

for? Maggie is my lifesaver. I've

to find a good time to do so.

she spoke, Alyssa turned to look at Maggie warmly. "On the contrary, I should thank Maggie

showing up."

that. I'm so honored to be here. enjoying

panic as she rambled.

have dreamt of attending Alyssa's gathering at her home. Wearing such

by such an astounding group of people, everything

waved at Jasper

for a long time, said as she sipped her tea, "You're late, Mr.

you owe us a

Alyssa's heart after all that transpired,

whenever the chance arose.

Jasper said, "Okay."

drinks aren't enough. Jasper, don't be so conservative. Let's do a few rounds." Julien

pull Jasper's leg.

but was taken aback when Jasper agreed

until we're

Axel came downstairs with ash on his face. He yelled at

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