Stella could sense the liveliness of Clint’s home through the screen.

It lifted her spirits amid the pang of missing the holiday with him.

Returning the focus to himself, Clint whispered to Stella, “Stella, I’ve got Juliette and Oliver here.

I’m genuinely happy.

You enjoy your time at Matthew’s; don’t worry about me.

Stella nodded, ready to speak when Matthew leaned in, addressing Clint.

“Hello, Grandpa.

Stella and I plan to visit you in Bysea after the New Year.

And, there’s something I want to share in advance…”

He glanced at Stella and announced, “Stella and I are gearing up for our wedding soon.

Clint’s laughter echoed, causing his mustache to tremble, and his aged eyes glistened with tears.

Dabbing his eyes, he exclaimed happily, “Good, good, good.

Arrange as you like.

Eagerly awaiting your wedding.

he could finish, Juliette’s

it again…

go check things, or Juliette might turn my

video

the screen,

voice

wrapping up all this, she set her

the scene and remarked with a smile, “Your family is

We’ve overlooked it.

and Matthew have been married for a while, and we haven’t set up a meal for both families to

Stella realized she hadn’t thought it

She nodded in agreement.

over to meet you all

rose from her seat and headed to the kitchen, fetching the gingerbread cookies she’d specially crafted for

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took a bite, and

Grandma whip

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