"Anyway," Bettany decided to change the topic. "Pick your clothes for your school tomorrow."
While Lilly, Grace, and Hannan sorted out their clothes, Josh and Drake whipped out their phones to order clothes online. There was no way they would wear pink on the first day of the new semester!
Later in the afternoon, Bryson packed his luggage. His leave was over and he had to go back to work. After the scare and suspense he had, Bryson found himself becoming more and more reliant on Lilly. He decided to knock on Lilly's door.
"You're going back to work, Uncle Bryson?" Lilly's head popped out from the door frame.
"Yes," Bryson knelt down and patted Lilly's head. "I will be back around New Year."
"Okay."
"When I return, I'll come with a present for you!"
"YES!" Lilly cheered. "Oh, wait. Take this." Lilly went inside her room and came out with something in her tiny hands.
"What is that?" inquired Bryson.
"A protective charm. It will protect you."
"Thanks, Lilly." A fuzzy feeling invaded Bryson's chest. He then left while Lilly bode him farewell over the balcony.
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