BuzzNovelThe sound of children laughing and playing outside drifted in through the window, prompting Xander to compose
himself and nod repeatedly.
“Alright, alright! Six and | made ssachets to help everyone sleep better and feel less tired. Hang them by
your family’s beds when you get home.”
Xander’s sachets were nothing like anyone else's. They carried no sharp, artificial scent, nor were they stuffed
with leftover scraps. He used only the finest herbs, so the fragrance lingered longer and the effects were much
better.
In years past, he'd only ever made them for his own family-this was the first the'd offered them to anyone
else.
He patted Alessia’s hand, his voice full of affection for the younger generation.
“It’s cold out here. Let’s go inside.”
“Of course.” Alessia nodded, gently supporting Xander as they headed indoors.
“Oh, | also made something to help Zachary with his energy. Funny, | haven't seen him around.”
“He said he’ll cvisit you tomorrow.”
“That boy-always so considerate.” Xander immediately understood what Zachary was thinking.
Just as everyone was getting ready to sit down for dinner, the door creaked open and someone stepped inside.
“Mr. Dawson.” The familiar voice echoed through the small courtyard, startling everyone. After a moment's
hesitation, Cole went to see who it was.
He returned a moment later, followed by a man wearing gold-rimmed glasses.
“Eddie?” Xander rose to his feet, a note of disbelief in his voice.
“Mr. Dawson, it’s been so long-did you forget about me?”
“You rascal! You've got snerve, saying it’s been so long. | was starting to think you'd forgotten all about this
old man-never even stopped by once in all these years.”
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Xander hurried over, looking Eddie up and down with concern, as if to see whether the years had worn him down
or if he'd had a hard taway from home.
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“Lessie, who's that?” Six whispered.
“That's Eddie. He lived here for a while before you came.”
“So why'd he leave?”
“His family found him and took him home.”
Six nodded, still a little confused but not pressing further.
“Six, could you grab another set of plates and silverware?”
“On it.” Six jumped up and hurried off.
“Have you eaten? Even if you have, sit down and eat smore. Where have you been all these years? You only
call every few weeks, and even after coming back to the States for months, you still didn’t csee me..."
Xander ushered Eddie to the table, and Six soon brought over the extra place setting.
“I was stuck overseas for a while, and after | got back, there was too much to sort out. | kept having to fly back
to handle paperwork. The moment | got a break, | cright over-and just in tfor dinner, too.”
“Did you cstraight from a family dinner?” Alessia asked, noticing his rolled-up suit sleeves.
Eddie nodded, his expression gentle now, nothing like the reserved man he’d been at the party.
“I couldn't really eat much-too noisy, too many people. | found an excuse to slip out early. When | saw | still had
time, | thought I'd cwish Mr. Dawson a happy New Year. Didn't expect to find you all here.”
Cole shot Eddie a quick grin, which was met with a warm smile. Six gave him a sidelong glance, but stayed quiet,
focusing on her own dinner.
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honest, they're just business
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“Lessie, keep an eye on him for me.”
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“Will do.” Neither Cole nor Alessia seemed the least bit bothered by Xander’s fussing. They answered him
patiently, with genuine warmth.
Dinner passed in good spirits. Before
they knew it, it was tfor Xander to
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The three of them walked together down the quiet alley, Alessia in the middle, her hand wrapped in Cole's, the
two of them close, with a little distance left between
themselves and Eddie.
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