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“Mary, are you awake? Can I come in?” a deep voice called out.

She turned around. It was Maximus’s voice. She regretted still being in her pajamas and walked over to answer the door.

“Hi, Maximus!” she said as she opened the door.

“Hello! I have this for you. My grandmother said it’s your birthday!”

“Thank you!” she replied, her eyes widening and a huge smile spreading across her face. “Yes, today’s my 18th birthday. My grandfather sent me a letter.”

“Do you want to go out for a walk?”

“Of course! You’d really take me?”

“I don’t have much choice!”

me get changed. I won’t take

took a five–minute shower, not before asking Emma to help put the flowers in water. She dressed as best as she could and rushed out. There was no time to waste. She had been at

“Maximus, I’m ready!”

go, then!”

get along well with Miss Mary. She thought to herself, ‘Mrs. Catherine’s

Bentley in the driveway. Mary was impressed. She had never seen a car like that–maybe in movies, but that was it. She was really excited. At first, she had to pretend that her excitement was just about going out, but the flowers almost made her scream with joy. The guy she liked had just given her flowers.

of the sea. Matthew had recommended several places, but they all seemed a bit too extravagant for Mary. She was a young girl, and she probably just wanted to enjoy the fresh air and maybe some

planned. Grandma just

enough for me,”

realizing what she meant.

had imagined today differently, but you’ve made my day

only taken you for a walk.”

and run away to explore the country. We’d visit towns, eat street

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