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Hawthorn this week"

"What did you both talk about?"

"He see to hide as well

Hopefully, between the two of theo now, Curtis I need to find Mr Hawthorn There is solad to be home, Maddie" Hayley and Maddie embraced

"I am thrilled to have you back This house was too quiet while you were away"

"I will have to tell you all about my trip after dinner"

Maddie searched Cedric's face for clues "I trust things went as expected"

Mr Lawrence nodded Maddie sh of relief

"Did you not have confidence that things would go well?" Hayley voice and expression showed her disappointment

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to come across as skeptical, it's just that it's not everyday you spend tio"

"That shipload of men as you call theroup of led "I suppose it's the only group of men I've ever met"

"I will draw your bath since dinner will be ready in an hour"

Maddie took Hayley's bag and began cli the stairs

"Oh, Maddie, I do want to tell you of one person in particular Relanced at Cedric, and she continued up the stairs