In the evening, lan changed his clothes and said he wanted to take Maja out for a stroll.

Before Maja could even rise, she heard someone knocking at the living room door. She opened it to find Beck, who was standing

there with a grin on his face and clutching a massive box in his arms.

"Maja, it's a Christmas’ gift from Dad. I don't even know what it is. Let's open it and see."

Augus had recently held a press conference, visibly pushing through despite his poor health. He needed stto recover, but

remembering that Christmas' Eve in Windhelm was around the corner, he had someone bring over the gift he had prepared well in

advance.

Now Maja was not in a hurry to go out. She settled down beside the box and carefully snipped a small opening with scissors.

The box revealed a sparkling figurine, standing half a meter tall, crafted entirely of diamonds, each one a fortune in its own right.

Beck wrinkled his nose after one glance.

"Tacky. I've never seen such a tacky gift in my life."

The figurine wasn't of Maja, but rather a cherubic baby, reminiscent of the vintage Christmas’ posters that used to adorn the walls.

The gems shone brilliantly, even dazzling Maja's eyes the moment the box was opened. The rubies that made up the baby's

cheeks were a recent acquisition from an auction, and the organizers would surely be livid to see such exquisite gems used in such

a kitschy manner.

Maja looked at the gem-made trinket and was at a loss for words.

She suddenly felt that maybe the aesthetic of the wealthy was just like that.

of the item. His expression was

is this thing you've brought? Jeff, throw it out; don't let it dirty

bristled as if he were a

can't believe you'd say that about this gift! Lettell you, this was made by

you said and we'll see if your wedding with Maja can proceed

for a moment. He moved closer, carefully examined the

charm. My future father-in-law has

a lot

to Jeff nearby, "Later, tweet something

father-in-law probably scrolls through Twitter, right? Make sure

younger generation appeared with a gift, the more pleased the elders

this art and

his eyes, thinking to himself how conniving lan

in stone; even if

arm around Maja's waist, looking much

should enjoy the evening. Tomorrow's Christmas’ Eve, and our

pick up

not let Jeff handle that?"

himself with such details

on her waist, "I want to

was pulled

arrived at the mall, he looked at the items

checked the price tags, then chose the

found it amusing, "Aren't you

of wisdom, "You get what

cart, he saw pretty plates and spoons and put them

that's enough. We don't need so

different set each day would still leave

and they were

spared no expense for their child, from head to toe, eventually requiring security

"Everything you just bought is for

halted in his tracks, and his face changed instantly. He hadn't considered this,

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