The CEO’s Regret My Ex-Wife is a Tech Goddess novel Chapter 185

Alaina shook her head. "I asked for permission. But honestly, even if they had said no, I still would have come. I haven't spent a holiday with you guys in far too long."

Arthur and Evelyn chuckled happily.

A second later, Stella poked her head into the kitchen. "Alaina, what day is Silas coming over to celebrate with us?"

Alaina froze. She hadn't even discussed this with him.

In her mind, this arrangement was simple: they each spent the holidays with their respective families.

"He's incredibly busy with work right now, so I'm not sure," she offered as an excuse.

"Oh," Stella said, failing to hide her disappointment.

Evelyn laughed warmly. "You little opportunist. You just want him here to play games with you."

"I've been practicing! I know I can beat him this time."

The whole room broke into laughter. Alaina pinched her little sister's cheek but kept her thoughts to herself.

That evening.

The Rossi home was fully decorated for the festivities.

Red holiday lanterns swung gently from the front porch, and intricate paper cutouts were pressed against the frosty windowpanes.

Inside, the house was ablaze with light, as warm as a spring day. The rich aroma of a massive holiday feast wafted through the air, intertwined with the faint scent of fresh blooms.

The family gathered around the dining table, enveloped in joy and laughter.

After clearing the plates, they settled in the living room to watch TV and catch up.

Bundled in a thick blanket, Alaina leaned against the window sill, watching as delicate snowflakes suddenly began drifting down from the sky.

She had texted Silas a 'Happy New Year' earlier, but he hadn't replied.

She wondered if he was currently enjoying a similar reunion with Great-Aunt Rosemary.

She could picture it perfectly in her mind.

Even amidst all the festive cheer, he would likely be sitting rigidly in an armchair, his detached expression completely at odds with the joy of the holiday season.

Maybe next time.

She told herself softly.

If they were still together by the next holiday, she would spend it by his side.

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