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Gavin poked his head in from outside. "Mrs. Lewis, take a break! Your room's all set up now. I just helped Mr. Lewis organize the luggage. You've come a long way, and you must be tired. "My brothers have left for the day. Once Grace is asleep, I'll make dinner. You two can nap for a few hours before we eat,"

Gavin, with his cager and bright demeanor, seemed so genuine and hardworking-not like many guys these days who shirk responsibilitie Helena looked at Gavin with great satisfaction. "I'm not tired. I'm just bonding with my little great-granddaughter. It makes me so happy."

Grace sat in her great-grandmother's arms, eyes twinkling like grapes, utterly adorable.

Madeline emerged from the bathroom. "How about I cook tonight? Grandpa and Grandma brought chicken and vegetables. from their own garden-fresh and perfect for dinner.

"I'll handle it," Gavin insisted, confident in his superior cooking skills. "You focus on making your grandparents feel at home. Let me take care of the chores.

"I noticed their clothes are clean but worn. Make some time to go shopping for new outfits and essentials with them."

Listening to Gavin's gentle nagging. Madeline couldn't help but smile. "Stop worrying about it. Aren't your injuries bothering you?" She reached over to check on him.

Gavin let Madeline pull him into his room. In the bathroom, he took off his shirt. His back was healing well, with scabs forming and no more bleeding. The cuts on his hand had scabbed over too. Although it looked rough, the healing process was going well. "Does it still hurt?" Madeline gently touched his skin.

Gavin winced slightly. "Not really, just a little itchy. But I can handle it." He stayed still, noticing Madeline examining his back. If she wanted to look, he didn't mind.

"You've got quite a few scars-old ones too. I'll ask Nolan for some scar cream to prevent them from leaving marks, Madeline sighed.

that," Gavin insisted quickly. "I'm healthy and young; they shouldn't

it's hard

veggies while Gavin brewed mushroom

smelled deliciously inviting as

and Grace sat quietly in her stroller by the kitchen door, contentedly gnawing

witness the golden sun setting through the kitchen window. The warm light bathing the two made their hair glisten as they worked

didn't seem out of place at all, while Madeline, expression neutral, promptly handed

was

turbulence in Eugene's heart-a fear even. Normally confident in everything but now

Madeline been overshadowed by everyday connections?" Eugene left silently, placing the gifts at the door before

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a message: I sent a delivery with gifts for Mr. and Mrs. Lewis. Pick them up at

inside, clutching a bottle of water. He squinted to get a better look. "Yohannes?" Yohannes was thoroughly disguised, covered from head to toe as a public figure must be-baseball cap, mask, everything. Only his eyes and hands were visible as he studied the script

for lunch. Been sitting here since, Yohannes replied. "I need to talk to

just ask her right away? Why wait so long? What if she's too busy later to talk to you?" "She'll have

we head upstairs and join them for dinner? Honestly, Gavin hasn't

furrowed, and his worries dissipated. He thought, If Gavin could play so dirty, why should I hold back my feelings? Why

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