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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!”

Let me get changed. I won’t take long, and we can go.”

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 the mansion for three

“Maximus, I’m ready!”

go, then!”

starting to get along

was really excited. At first, she had to pretend that her excitement was just about going out, but the flowers almost made her

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

anything better planned. Grandma just told

for me,” Mary

Maximus responded, realizing what she

course! I had imagined today differently,

you for a walk.”

my grandfather and I made a plan. When I turned 18, we’d steal money from the family and run away to explore the country. We’d visit towns, eat street food, go to the beach to

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