"No can do. My wife has been expecting you, and she's whipped up a feast. If you don't stay for dinner, she might not have a happy year."

They chatted as they made their way inside. As Clara stepped into the foyer, a familiar figure caught her eye.

Greta stood at the entrance, beaming in a festive cranberry wool dress, "Clara, happy holidays!"

Clara stopped in her tracks, staring at Greta in disbelief. Could it be that the relatives Marco mentioned were the Hayes family? Could it be that Grandma Rose and her kin were here on a family trip? With a surprised smile, Clara said, "Greta, your whole family aren't here, are they?"

Greta nodded with a smile, "Yes, indeed. This is Grandma Rose's childhood home. She hasn't been back in years, but this year, I was free, so I accompanied her."

Clara chuckled softly, "What a coincidence."

the kitchen all day after hearing

from the kitchen. Both ladies of the distinguished family had actually cooked for her.

beam with joy as she nodded repeatedly, "Happy holidays, my dear Clara. May your year be smooth

embraced Marco's wife as well, "Ma'am, happy holidays." Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on

Clara affectionately, "Why do you look so pale? Was the

with

such a charmer. You lot put together can't match her

hard these past months with Ryker.

"Not at all. Ryker has been very well-behaved. He's been

lan's guidance.

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