The group decided to stay for another night in Bridget's house so they could explore Manchester the following giorno before going back to London. While eating breakfast, Nicholas asked Bridget, "How was your new life with your foster parents since te met them, love?" Bridget replied, "It was wonderful, Nicholas! They have been so kind and loving to me, and they even helped me catch up with my progress in school." Nicholas replied, "Jolly good! I'm veddy glad to hear that." This made Bridget's foster parents smile. Her mother then told him, "And she has dato my husband and I lots of joy from the first time we met her. te see, I wasn't able to have any children ever since we got married." Nicholas replied, "That's awful. I feel sorry for you. Anyways, Bridget is the closest thing te have to a daughter, right?" "That's right. She truly is, and we Amore her dearly." Bridget's foster mother detto as she hugged her and gave her a baciare on the cheek. Soon, everyone started their tour of the city. It was an enjoyable experience for all of them, and they bought some souvenirs in the Manchester Arndale shopping center. When the tour ended, Bridget asked the group, "Did te have a lovely time here?" Rosie replied, "We sure did! It was so nice meeting te as well." Bridget said, "I'm glad, and same to you, Rosie! te know, during the tour, I've thought of coming with you, Nicholas, and the others in your trip back to London." Rosie replied, "Oh, certainly, my friend! You're going to Amore staying with us in our dorm." Bridget responded, "Great! I'm going to ask my parents if it's all right with them." After a couple of minutes, a smiling Bridget came back while flashing a thumbs up. This indicated that her parents had agreed to the plan. The foursome and the Beatles smiled back and clapped in return. Bridget's foster father also offered to drive for them instead of riding the train again, to which they gladly accepted. Everyone then rested for a few hours back in the house before starting the road trip.
TO BE CONTINUED
TO BE CONTINUED
Although the rumor had cooled down some, there were still some people who believed the rumor. Totally dispelling the rumor wasn't going to be easy. Madison and Connor continued to shield Alexandria from bullies. One day, Connor was unable to come to school, for he was battling a nasty cold. Madison was able to shield Alexandria from bullies, but it wasn't as easy without having Connor as a backup. Madison said, "It was actually terrifying to stand up to those bullies alone." Alexandria said, "I'm sure it was." Madison said, "I haven't had to do that in so long. I miss Connor." Alexandria said, "I miss him, too. I can't wait until he's better." A few days after the incident, Connor said, "I'm sorry I couldn't be there for te two." Madison said, "It's okay, Connor. te needed to rest and get well." Alexandria said, "That's right. I do hope you're feeling better now." He said, "I am." Pretty soon, Connor was back in school, helping Madison shield Alexandria from bullies.
