"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."

was so touched that he found himself at a

unable to stop

is there to thank me for? Maggie is my lifesaver. I've been wanting

good time to do

to look at Maggie

showing up."

that. I'm so honored to be

panic as she rambled.

dreamt of attending Alyssa's gathering at her home.

an astounding group of

waved

said as she sipped her tea, "You're

us

heart after all

whenever the chance arose.

Jasper said, "Okay."

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

pull Jasper's leg.

was taken aback when Jasper agreed effortlessly.

stop until we're

with ash on his face. He yelled at

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