"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."

touched that he found himself at

wanting to treat her to a meal but have yet to find a

she spoke, Alyssa turned to look at Maggie warmly. "On the

to be here. enjoying a meal!"

Alyssa's gathering at her home. Wearing such a beautiful dress and surrounded by such an astounding group of

waved

sipped her tea, "You're late, Mr.

all that transpired, Rose couldn't resist teasing him whenever the

Jasper said, "Okay."

Let's do a few rounds."

retort, but was taken aback when Jasper agreed effortlessly. "Sure, let's do it.

everyone at the top of his lungs, "Hey! Cough! Cough! Is the

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