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."

nudging Emily, "You and Charlie should come

was tempted, "I do miss

we'll meet up

visibly excited, "I'll post a message in the group chat,

tomorrow's

shared, "Mom called this morning, asked if I wanted to bring Kya back home

"What did

told her that wasn't my

hung up without

she turned him down too. It wasn't out of spite; it truly wasn't her

with the James family

her brother transferred her a thousand dollars, but

"Probably trying to ease his

stand firm, cut ties with your mom's side. Not for anything else,

solemnly,

asked, "How's the James

warmed

At Amiee's wedding

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