Magdalen flashed a mischievous grin, "The daughter-in-law's practically through the door; good times are knocking!"

Upstairs in her bedroom, Emily sat in front of her computer, "Getting that promotion to senior designer after the New Year is the real deal for me."

Magdalen chuckled, "You're turning into quite the career woman. Don't push yourself too hard, you've got Charlie!"

"It's precisely because he's ahead that I need to hustle even more." Emily pretended to sigh heavily, resting her chin on her hand, "The pressure's immense!"

Estelle and Magdalen burst into laughter.

Estelle inquired, "Where's Kya?"

Emily angled her phone towards the balcony outside, "She's setting off fireworks in the yard with Dad and the grandparents."

Magdalen added, "Guess that leaves me as the bore. I'm just at the Langston's, having dinner and watching the New Year's show. Nothing more."

Estelle suggested, "You could get Morrison to play cards with you!"

"I've been swamped with visitors, hardly a moment to breathe." Magdalen slouched on the couch, "This holiday's been a drag. I'm heading over to Ella's tomorrow afternoon."

she spoke, nudging Emily, "You and Charlie should come

do

beamed, "Then it's settled, we'll meet up

message in the group chat, see who else is up

tomorrow's reunion lifted

chatter, Emily shared, "Mom called this morning, asked if I wanted to bring

frowned, "What did

told her that wasn't my

awkward and hung up

also called, and she turned him down too. It wasn't out of spite;

rather spend the holidays with the James family than go

her a thousand dollars, but she

trying to ease his

serious, "Emily, being with Charlie and thinking long-term, you need to stand firm, cut ties with your mom's side. Not for anything else, but your sister-in-law could ruin

solemnly, "I

"How's the James

face warmed

kind. At Amiee's wedding

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