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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.

still be a harmonious, happy family. There’d

closed her tired eyes as regret filled

it. But it was

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

stood upright, waving

yourself, alright? I

“Go on.”

door. Calvin watched

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

of thein were regulars at this bar, the

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game, claiming a

away for too long.

Hansel’s place were on leave. Calvin thought

out was only natural. Thankfully, Willow hadn’t gone home for the holidays and was

over

through this on a holiday?” he

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