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As the minutes ticked by, midnight was just around the corner.

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“Master, Jackson. Come quick. Let’s light the big fireworks together.” Zinnia waved excitedly at the two men in the distance. They strode over without hesitation.

“Jackson, you light this one,” Zinnia called out, pointing at the big firework on the left.

Zinnia turned to Nathan and said cheerfully, “Master, you light this one.” Then she stepped aside, giving up her spot for him. “I’ll take this one!” she declared with enthusiasm.

“And you,” Zinnia nudged Yannis playfully toward the spot beside her, “this one’s yours.”

They had prepared four large fireworks in total. The three men let Zinnia take charge, standing wherever she told them to.

“Scared? If you are, I can light it for you,” Nathan said, his eyes soft as he looked at the person beside him.

“Not scared at all. I want to light it myself,” Zinnia declared. She shook her head vigorously.

From their rooftop vantage point, they could see a giant LED screen not far away, displaying a countdown. On it, the numbers ticked down.

Their eyes locked onto the glowing display. As the final number hit zero, they lit their fireworks in unison. Streaks of fire shot skyward, exploding into a dazzling spectacle of light.

The four of them stood beneath the fireworks. “Merry Christmas!” From their rooftop perch, they could faintly hear the thunderous cheers rising from below.

“Merry Christmas!” Zinnia leaned on the railing with both hands and couldn’t help but shout.

“Merry Christmas, Sweetie Zinnia.” Three distinct voices rang in her ears at once.

Zinnia glanced from one to another, a little overwhelmed by all the attention. “Merry Christmas!” Her eyes crinkled into joyful crescents.

urged, her voice full of excitement. She bent down and grabbed sparklers in both hands. Nathan lit the one in her left hand, while Yannis lit the one in her right. Twin bursts of flame

were only about three feet long, held close as she stood bathed

think life was unbearably hard, but at that moment

night sky. Their dazzling glow reflected in her beautiful eyes, making it

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face, his features softening into a warm smile,

new year is here. Zinnia, I hope you’ll be healthy and happy all year long,” Nathan said, pulling a box

with a bright smile, accepting the box. Then, still smiling, she reached into her down jacket and fished out a white box

fail, Nathan would prepare gifts for Zinnia. She grew up without parents, but he made sure she never lacked anything other children had. In fact, whatever other kids received, he’d give her even more, sometimes

also prepare gifts for him. They might have been parentless since childhood, but

took the gift and tucked it into

again, found a pale blue box, and pressed it

surprise, a small box was suddenly in his palm. Yannis hadn’t expected to receive anything

yours.” Zinnia

men received a gift from Zinnia, and their faces lit up with delight. They were absolutely overjoyed. “Thank you, Sweetie,”

tucked the precious box into his pocket, then produced his own gift. He’d brought something for

The keys to the equestrian club in the suburbs,” Jackson said, handing a set of

nose. “I don’t want

little brother,” Jackson insisted, shoving the keys into his hand. To

kid.

older than me.” In truth, Jackson was merely six months his

older. That makes you my little brother,” Jackson insisted. In his eyes, Nathan was

have brought him back to the Lynn family

revenge.

yours, Yannis.” Jackson fished out a set of car keys and handed them over. “It’s the latest model,”