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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 she’s looking for you.”

“Oh! I’m coming!”

you

sweetheart! But I made time to come see you. Get ready, we’re going shopping for your birthday!”

fine as I am. Just seeing you

my girl! What kind of grandmother would I be if I didn’t spoil you? Come on, get

Maximus would be joining them for lunch, her heart soared, and she

like a lady who would

What do you

them walking down the streets, and I want to look like them, but I

mean like a society

“I guess so!”

makes me so happy! Come on, then, let’s go shopping! Maybe for my birthday, I’ll introduce you to society, and

just that

is it, my dear?”

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who is

“Well

help you, and we’ll find a way for you to go out with him,” said the grandmother, already suspecting the answer

likes me that way. He sees

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