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A flood of relatives and friends asked about Hansel, and Evelyn could only cover for him with the excuse of a business trip. But no one was fooled. Who’d go on a business trip on a holiday?

Even so, no one dared to lift the veil of pretense.

Evelyn couldn’t help but think back to the past..

When Hansel’s business thrived, bringing him success and prestige, she basked in the reflected glory. Her friends and relatives would praise her for raising such an accomplished

son.

Even her daughter was beautiful, poised, and respectful, always by her side as she attended to guests with grace. Everyone remarked on her elegance.

Even though Miranda wasn’t acknowledged and had no place at the Johnson family’s holiday celebrations, she never failed to send thoughtful and exquisite gifts.

But now, all of that was gone…

The more Evelyn thought about it, the more empty and meaningless it felt. If only she hadn’t stopped Miranda from marrying into the Johnson family back then, Hansel wouldn’t have turned into what he was today.

harmonious, happy family. There’d

eyes

truly regretted it. But it was too late. There was no

sure you don’t want me to walk you in?” Calvin

upright, waving

yourself,

“Go on.”

door. Calvin

home, spending the evening with family. He was eating, playing cards, and watching the holiday special. Then the

that Hansel was drunk. Since both of thein

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family card game, claiming a sudden stomach

away for too long. But leaving Hansel like this… It didn’t sit right with

at Hansel’s place were on leave. Calvin thought it over and decided

natural. Thankfully, Willow hadn’t gone home for

to come over and look after Hansel. Only then did Calvin feel at ease

this on a holiday?” he muttered as he

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