A week had passed since Iris and Xavier had moved into their new house.
They hadn't ventured far from the property for now, choosing to spend their days inside or exploring the yard.
They relished the sun's warmth, playing by the lake, and occasionally, Xavier took her on hikes.
At first, Iris had worried that staying with Xavier in the house might become boring, but she soon realized she had been mistaken. Xavier was surprisingly fun to be around and was not as aloof and uninterested as she had initially thought.
Iris sensed a remarkable change in Xavier's demeanor since they had settled into their new home. He appeared much livelier and happier than before.
On a few occasions, Justin and Niles paid them visits. Niles usually had something important to discuss with Xavier, while Justin spent most of his time with Iris. They would go fishing at the lake or watch unexciting movies on various streaming platforms.
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