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Maggie seemed to notice and she withdrew from the hug " Hush now, I don't wanna see a gloomy face behind this little makeover, hmm? "

Ava nodded tearfully and took a deep breath to calm her racing heart.

" That longtime friend of yours is your data tonight, right? " Maggie asked and her eyes twinkled, which made her look younger than her years and Ava told her so.

" Wow, look at you getting all excited like Cinderella. That youthful look makes you look stunning yourself " She teased

Maggie blushed " Ow stop making this old lady blush! " And she nudged Ava playfully with her arm.

" We both know it's true " She said thoughtfully. Deciding that the woman had had enough teasing for the night, she answered her previous question " Yes, he wants us to go have dinner and catch up on old times "

Maggie whistled " You go out there and have fun baby girl, go for it! " She cheered on Ava.

Ava laughed and her attention drifted to the long stairs like she was waiting for someone to show up.

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