Natalie smiled, a genuine, unburdened expression of pure joy.
She was finally having the New Year she always wanted.
Her grandfather and her three brothers weren't here, but she was still deeply happy.
Keith and Tyler finished setting up the massive firework display. Luna jumped up and down excitedly. "Hurry, hurry! Thirty seconds left, light it up!"
Keith pulled out his lighter and ignited the fuse.
Boom!
The massive fireworks shot into the sky, shaking the ground with a deafening roar.
The thunderous blasts shattered the stillness of the winter night.
Brilliant streaks of fire soared upward, illuminating the darkness with blinding color.
Each explosion bloomed like a radiant star, showering the sky in a breathtaking display.
Natalie looked up, her face glowing in the colorful light. It was stunning.
"So beautiful," she whispered.
Standing a few feet away, Keith pulled out his phone and snapped a picture of Natalie's radiant, smiling face.
He hadn't seen her look this genuinely happy in a very long time.
"Wow, it's gorgeous!" Luna yelled at the top of her lungs. "Happy New Year to our old friends far away!"
Natalie chuckled, pulled from her thoughts by the young girl's shout.
Who was the old friend? Sean?
Taking a deep breath, an image of Sebastian's handsome face crossed her mind, and she smiled softly. Sebastian, happy New Year in this life, too.
Once the show was over, Natalie ushered them all back inside and handed out the red envelopes she had prepared in advance.
Looking at the four of them, she smiled warmly. "I won't play favorites. This year, each of you gets a check for 1.8 million dollars. Once the banks open, go cash them."

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