“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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around, Jeo wanted to have

took their kids and went home.

four, no, actually, it was a family of five.

still laid out a full spread for their holiday

and kept it for today. Everyone chipped in and by dusk, they’d filled up the dining table.

was snowing outside. And it was very cold. They decided to dine in the living room

cooled quickly. Jeo had also set up a fondue

bottle of her special stash of wine, pouring a glass for Jeo and Steven, “I didn’t let you drink last night because I didn’t

do you know why my wife’s been so good

his glass, “Thanks for the

clinked glasses and

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