Chapter 432
Everyone ate happily that night.
Selena and Sylvia’s stuffing was a hit, with every scoop hiding a pecan–a little nod to good fortune and the
season’s bounty.
Selena waved her hands cheerfully, “I hope everyone stays safe and healthy next year. It’s a simple wish, but I hope you all can make it happen.”
‘Especially these kids, they’re all in such high–risk gigs, dealing with way more pressure than most!
I just want them to be healthy.
‘If I can have a grandson next year, it will be even better!
Everyone accepted the blessing happily.
Declan and Cyrus held the pecans, a bittersweet reminder of the Christmas they’d missed since leaving Clusia.
Now, in their first year back, they’d received a blessing.
The feeling was simply indescribable!
They had left Clusia filled with resentment for a place that had caused them so much pain and suffering.
After that, they vowed revenge on those who hurt them. But just as they succeeded, their adversaries perished, leaving them grappling with their feelings.
Cassandra looked at Declan and Cyrus and knew what they were thinking, but she didn’t say anything.
Post–dinner, the young crew, fast friends by now, dove back into their board games.
“Oh, I think I just won. Pay up, folks!”
Declan said in a loud voice as if he hadn’t been so happy for a long time.
“Haha, sorry, I’ve got a flush here!”
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Kayden’s words made Declan’s face go slack with shock.
He thought, ‘Damn it! He’s carned it!‘
Cyrus smiled, “It seems that I lost the hardest.”
Both Declan and Kayden got a flush.
Cyrus thought the luck was not on his side.
Eddie looked at them with a smile.
That’s what the peace of time was!
By 11, they all headed home, agreeing it wasn’t cool to be out past midnight. They’d catch up after Christmas.
After everyone left, Susan and William came out to clean the living room.
This had been the happiest day; holidays should be just like this!
The 12 o’clock bell rang
“Merry Christmas, Cassie!” Kenneth said.
“Merry Christmas, Kenneth!” Cassandra responded.
This was the most fulfilling day she had ever had!
“Let me take you to your room. I bet they’ve been in there planning a surprise.” Kenneth said as he took
Cassandra’s hand and headed upstairs.
All afternoon, folks were sneaking around, each taking turns slipping into Cassandra’s room and then darting
out seconds later.
Cassandra was curious, ‘when did all this happen? Could it be that nd let my guard down arou
odd–hør
When Cassandra entered her room, she noticed something odd her nightstand was plied with greeting cardis
and several gift boxes.
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Cassandra looked at Kenneth in surprise and said, “They did this?”
“Yeah.”
Cassandra opened each card to find personal notes inside, and even Selena had prepared a Christmas card for
her.
“Cassie, Merry Christmas! You’ve really warmed Kenneth’s heart. Wishing you both the best.”
“Boss Lady, Merry Christmas! This is our first one together, huh? No more leaving us, okay? We’d miss you.”
“Miss, Merry Christmas! You’ve got more smiles than before. Here’s to an even happier you in the next life.”
“Cassie, I love you!”
“I love you too.”
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Kenneth’s lips crashed against Cassandra’s in a feverish kiss, his hands wandering restlessly.
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