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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

There was no time to waste. She had been at the mansion for three weeks,

“Maximus, I’m ready!”

go,

Maximus was starting to get along well with Miss Mary.

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

started driving until they reached the edge of the sea. Matthew had recommended several places, but they all seemed a bit too extravagant for Mary. She was

anything better planned. Grandma just

Just being with you today is enough for me,” Mary said without thinking, not hiding her

responded, realizing what she meant.

today differently, but you’ve made my day

only taken you

When I turned 18, we’d steal money from the family and run away to explore the country. We’d

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