"If he's not into you, why would Edith even bother making stuff up? Besides, don't you have a thing for handsome guys? And let's be honest, Lancelot is a real looker.

Mom thinks Lancelot is a great match for you. You two grew up together, know each other inside out. Plus, once his gig here is done, Lancelot is heading back to Jindale City for his new job. He won't have to travel all the time, can stay right in Jindale City with you."

Seeing Blossom roll her eyes, Hollis pulled Elysia aside to persuade her,

"Elysia, don't you think? Lancelot and Blossom, childhood sweethearts, meant to be?"

Elysia's lips twitched uncontrollably, speechless, only managing an awkward laugh.

Lancelot, or Lancelot as everyone else knew him, was Blossom's childhood friend. They grew up together in the same apartment building.

Gabriel Spencer, like Hollis, was a professor, a colleague, and a family friend.

Both families were well matched in status.

But according to Blossom, Lancelot was her nightmare!

Because Lancelot had always been the top student, while she struggled at the bottom.

Their exam scores were always at opposite ends - he was first, and she was last.

Lancelot was the epitome of "the neighbor's kid," perfect in every way!

half of the scoldings she received as a child

poor student. With Lancelot in the

parents would get even more frustrated,

Elysia knew him,

personable, and

lecturing Blossom, she would find Lancelot to vent, and he'd

of love; childhood friends often lose

if Blossom isn't

find the right words,

urgent call from the archaeological team,

go ahead.

right back. Elysia, please try to convince Blossom. Lancelot is a good guy, they're

managed a strained

Hollis left, a shadowy figure slipped through

black baseball cap and a matching face mask, had

head to toe, he emanated a

wasn't his intention to eavesdrop. Tarquin had called him over, and he just

stopped in

caught the last

you think Lancelot and Blossom are

they're a great match.

security door, those words

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