Sanford, who had recently been discharged, kept his injury hidden from his parents to avoid worrying them about his condition.

Over the phone, he fabricated a story, telling his father he and Maggie would be spending New Year’s elsewhere.

Early in the morning, Rosalynn had the servants prepare a room at the Morenos’ house for Sanford, allowing him to stay temporarily for his ongoing treatment.

Sanford did not resist and adhered to the arrangements made by Rosalynn and Brian.

..

Library

The house was now brimming with life; some watched TV, others engaged in lively chats, a few played chess, and several enjoyed games.

Laughter and joy permeated the atmosphere.

“Shari, do you really not need to go home and spend New Year’s with your family?” Rosalynn, sensing Shari’s discomfort, approached her with a plate of fruit, hoping to ease her into the festive atmosphere.

“I thought you might enjoy some fruit,” she offered warmly.

Accepting the plate with a gracious nod, Shari replied, “Thank you, Mrs.

Hughes.

and I are not

difference whether I go

Rosalynn smiled understandingly.

feel free to engage and don’t hold yourself back,”

Shari responded, her smile widening slightly as her gaze

on Kyson, who was ensconced in the corner with Barlow and Karina, deeply engrossed in a

a moment’s hesitation, she walked

and Karina were deep in the throes of their online

out, urgent

Karina, guard the right side! Oh no, there’s something behind

by his relentless directions, Karina retorted with a frown, “I know! Would you just

his voice rising in panic, “Hey,

out! Ah!

a swift defeat, riddled with

down his phone and shot Karina

were you pulling

raised his eyebrows and turned

really go

an eye roll,

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