“Get up. Let’s go grab a bite before you get too comfortable by the hearth. We’ll chat more in the afternoon.”

Seeing Hannah’s face growing somber, Steven quickly shoved Farley aside, “Kiddo, your sister and I have some grown-up talk to do.”

Only then did Farley notice Hannah’s sour expression. “Hannah.” He was quick to realize he’d stepped in it and bolted out of there.

Steven got up, moving to Hannah’s side, “Hannah.”

It was the holidays, and Hannah didn’t want to hold a grudge and ruin the mood. “Just this once.”

Steven happily said, “Deal!”

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very simple. Seeing Steven around, Jeo wanted to have a couple of beers, but Pandora wouldn’t allow

Uncle and Aunt Ableson took

to four, no,

small, but they still laid out a full spread for their holiday dinner. The dishes symbolizing prosperity and

river and kept it for today. Everyone chipped in and by

cold. They decided to dine in the

Jeo had also set up a fondue pot for

Steven, “I didn’t let

so good

raised his glass, “Thanks for the advice.

glasses and downed their

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