Max looked up at Victoria with eager anticipation shining in his eyes.
Marcus reached over and ruffled Max’s hair. “Miss Fannie’s really busy today. How about your uncle takes you instead?”
Truth was, Victoria didn’t have much on her plate—it was the weekend, after all. Unless Gwyneth suddenly called, she was free.
“I’m not busy these days,” she said, glancing at Max with a gentle smile. “I’ll come with you.”
She felt a pang of sympathy for the boy—no parents, and so alone. She was happy to keep him company.
Spending time with Max always reminded her of Gwyneth. Right now, Gwyneth was probably off on some adventure with McNeil and Violet.
Marcus’s lips twitched as he watched the two. Sometimes, kids really could save the day.
When Max heard that Victoria would be joining them, he nearly shouted with joy.
It just so happened that Marcus had three tickets on hand. After a quick lunch, they headed straight to the science museum.
The sprawling exhibition hall was filled with cutting-edge technology—sleek gadgets, robots, and interactive displays. At every booth, a staff member stood ready to explain the latest marvels.
Max was utterly enchanted. Everything was new and fascinating, especially the gaming section. When they reached a giant screen showing a racing game, he tugged at Victoria’s sleeve.
“Miss Fannie, isn’t that the racing game you taught me?”
A young woman nearby leaned down with a friendly smile. “Hey there! If you like it, you can join our tournament today—there are prizes!”
Marcus smiled politely, about to decline for Max, but the boy’s face was alight with excitement.
“I want to try!”
Victoria gave Marcus a knowing look. “Let him. Kids like him are the future of tech, you know.”
The young woman led Max into the competition area, and Victoria wandered off to browse the other displays.
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