"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.

disappeared, and his

evening, Ms. Madison," stammered Xavier with

the flowers and the gift box into her

but

thank you for the flowers, but I can't possibly accept your gift," she

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

emotions. She pressed her lips, failing to hold back her tears. Similarly, Xavier,

hearts beat in sync, nearly shaking the

Maggie blushed,

tickled her ear. Embracing her, he could not let go. "Everything I did was for you. I'm here to see

miss you, Ms.

guests bustled around Alyssa and Jasper's home. The place looked as merry as Christmas. Alyssa, draping an arm around Lauren's shoulders, chatted with her and Sean

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