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“Thanks for the advice! I’ll keep that in mind. Want some col make it while you get cleaned up.”

I can

“Thanks, but Emma can do it.”

“Don’t worry! I’ll be happy to make it. You get cleaned up, and I’ll prepare your breakfast!”

Maximus felt a bit uncomfortable with her words but decided not to say anything further Meanwhile, as they talked, Mary noticed a different scent on him–a feminine one. For the first time, it made her heart sink. She had made up her mind to love this man, believing he didn’t have anyone else. So why did he come home smelling so different?

Maximus quickly downed his coffee and rushed to the office.

“Mary, I’ll be home late tonight, so I won’t be here for dinner. Please, don’t wait for me.”

“Sure! No problem,” she said, forcing a smile.

It wasn’t the first time he’d said something like that, but today, it bothered her a little more. The new scent she’d discovered on him made her feel jealous for the first time, though she hid it well.

Mary was in the garden when Emma’s voice called out to her.

Come quickly, Mrs. Palmer just arrived, and

“Oh! I’m coming!”

thought you were busy!”

sweetheart! But I made time to come see

as I am. Just seeing

kind of grandmother would I be if I didn’t spoil you? Come on, get changed! I’ll call Maximus so he can meet

Mary heard that Maximus would be joining them for lunch, her heart soared, and she rushed to

like a lady who would make a good wife?”

What do you mean?”

here. I see them walking down the streets, and I want to look like them, but I don’t know how.”

like a society girl?”

“I guess so!”

let’s go shopping! Maybe for my birthday, I’ll

just

is it, my dear?”

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