William Johnson
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'She's definitely upset,' Maxen thought, glancing over his shoulder while Cosette was walking just a step behind him. When Cosette stepped outside the school gates, Maxen immediately sensed she was upset about something. At first, he thought it was because she didn't want to clean or it could also be she was upset about walking home alone. But now, he was certain it was because of something else. So, he slowed down until they were walking side by side. "Huh?" she hummed with an arched brow, gazing up at…-
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The class proceeded like usual, but Cosette had been getting this strange gazes throughout the day. At first, it didn't bother her as her sole purpose why she was in this school in the first place was because of Maxen. So, she didn't need to please everyone. Moreover, she was Cosette Blac. Her name alone was enough reason since she was born not to please; it was the other way around. Cosette didn't have that kind of mentality in her previous life, but somehow, after living as Cosette Blac, she had started…
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When Cosette arrived home, Conrad's car had also arrived when she was by the entrance. She looked back and the side of her lips stretched into a huge smile as soon as she saw Conrad leaving his car. "Papa!" she called and waved when Conrad turned his head in the main door of the mansion. Since she wanted to ask him something important, she jogged down the small steps and met her father halfway. "Papa, did you eat your lunch?" she asked as soon as they were facing each other. Conrad glanced at his…
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"I don't know if it's because I was hungry that it's delicious or it's actually pretty good." Cosette rubbed her tummy as she felt full after gobbling up the food she prepared. "What do you think, Maxen?" Maxen glanced at her and just let out a shallow breath. "You're the one who prepared it?" "Yes! I told you, didn't I? I practiced the entire weekend!" Cosette puffed at the doubt glimmering in his eyes. "Well, it doesn't matter if you believe me or not. But it's actually good to have lunch together." A…
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The next day, Cosette was up earlier than usual to make lunchboxes. Leo also helped her, knowing the young miss would make her first lunch box. To her surprise, more servants were present to cheer her on. "Let's put some smiling face here," she muttered, designing the food cutely just in case it would somehow catch Maxen's heart. Leo smiled subtly as she looked content with the outcome of the lunch box. But, he couldn't help but ask why three lunch boxes? She told him about the cat, but what about the…
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Sunday came, and Cosette was up early to practice cooking. Her day yesterday was a success, spending an entire day with her father, Conrad. She knew it was a success because Conrad seemed pleased. "Young miss, do you really have to do this yourself?" asked the head chef worriedly, staring at the determined young miss. It was rare for the young miss to step inside the kitchen, let alone cook. So it was a surprise for them she was here, wearing a pink apron with all the pink cooking wares she bought…
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After they did grocery shopping, buying ingredients, cooking books, and everything that was on her to-buy list, Cosette decided they should eat out together. It was still early for them to go home, and it was the perfect time for her to bond with Conrad. "Papa, can we have ice cream?" she asked while walking beside Conrad, who was pushing the cart that had the things they bought. "Mhm." The side of her lips curled up as she squeezed herself beside him, pushing the cart together. "We're like having a…
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As Cosette prepared herself to do grocery shopping with Conrad, she noticed Lucia had been smiling a lot lately. She gazed at her nanny while Cosette was putting a clip on the side of her hair in front of the vanity mirror. "Nanny Lucia, are you in love?" she asked out of nowhere, making her nanny flinch. "You've been smiling a lot lately." Cosette turned around to face Lucia, who was cleaning her room. "Who is it?" "Young Miss, how can you say that?" Lucia chuckled awkwardly. "I'm just happy that the…
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For the next four days, Maxen didn't skip class and that meant Cosette didn't as well. But on the fifth day, the day before the weekend, Maxen did just when Cosette finally agreed to join her classmate to join them for lunch. As soon as she realized he was gone, Cosette searched for him immediately. Her first thought was the rooftop. 'Was he just waiting for me to leave for lunch?' she wondered, barging into the rooftop and looking around. To her relief, Maxen was in his usual spot and sleeping. A…
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Hours after the school bell rang, Maxen only got up from his spot on the rooftop when the sky turned orange. Cosette was still there, silently staring at him while cupping her cheeks. His lips parted to tell her to scram now, but instead, he gave her cold shoulders. Talking to her would open up opportunities for her to talk, and he didn't want that. So, in silence, Maxen left the rooftop while Cosette followed behind. 'He's really not the chatty person,' she thought, staring at Maxen's back as he never…
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