Although Uriah was deeply skeptical about what Silas had said, he figured that with so many people around, it
wasn't exactly unheard of for someone to get separated from the group. After a moment's thought, he turned
and went off to look for Mavis.
"Do you want to let them know?" Silas asked, glancing at Calliope.
"No need," Calliope replied with a smile. "They're probably having a blast. Mavis just textedthat she thinks
Norton's great. They're hitting it off and have plenty to talk about."
She hadn't expected Mavis and Norton to get along so well, honestly. But it was clear those two were really
enjoying each other's company.
Silas nodded. "Alright, let's just leave them be. Uriah's on his way over. Let's see how he reacts."
Calliope's eyes suddenly sparkled with mischief, like she'd just thought of something especially fun.
Silas paused, instantly catching on. Judging by her expression, she was definitely up for a little bit of .
"Honey, let's go check it out too!" she said eagerly, obviously curious about how Uriah would handle the
situation.
Silas couldn't help but grin, a look of affection softening his features. He ruffled her hair and, without a second of
hesitation, agreed.
So, the two of them set off, sneaking behind Uriah as he hurried toward Mavis.
Uriah, meanwhile, was too preoccupied to notice that not only had his buddy sold him out, but he was now being
tailed by Silas and his wife, who were clearly there for the entertainment.
He couldn't help but feel irritated at the idea of Mavis and Norton hanging out alone together. Especially since
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Uriah's face darkened at the thought. Would their kid have to call him "Grandpa Uriah” or something? That would
make him feel ancient. Damn it!
Meanwhile, Mavis and Norton were genuinely hitting it off, but it wasn't that kind of chemistry. It was more like
the easy banter of siblings. They enjoyed each other's company didn't find each other annoying, and actually
liked hanging out, but there wasn't even a hint of romance.
Mavis felt like she'd gained a big brother. As for Norton, he already saw Calliope
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The two of them chatted away, strolling through the bustling fairgrounds: Norton was naturally protective,
always looking out for whoever he was with, so he made sure Mavis was having a good time. If she glanced at
something, he'd buy it for her without a second thought. The guy had social skills for days.
Sometimes, all it took was a quick look from Mavis, and Norton would pick up on exactly what she wanted.
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