sonny asked, “I’m really happy, Uncle Tatt.

But why do you have to work so far away? Why doesn’t your boss give you a break? Doesn't everyone get a holiday during the New Year? Even my mom's coming back soon.” In Sonny’s eyes, his mom was always the busiest person, so if she was coming home for the holidays, he assumed everyone else should be able to take a break too.

He couldn't imagine that some people still had to work.

Tatum explained, “I have to work far away because I need to earn money.

My boss pays a good salary, and I even get triple pay for working during holidays.

I don't want to have money problems, so I’m skipping the holiday.” “Uncle Tatt, talk to my Uncle Zack later.

Aunt Seren’s telling me to go to bed.

Good night, Uncle Tatt.” Sonny said his goodnight and was gently led away by Serenity.

Now, Tatum could focus on his conversation with Zachary.

They talked for about half an hour until Tatum heard a knock at the door.

He opened it while still on the call and found Uncle Joly, the butler, standing there.

“Tatum, the eldest lady is back.

come to the main hall right away,’ Uncle Joly

head

for letting me know, Uncle Joly,” Tatum responded

“I just came to grab something and thought I'd tell you in

feel like making a

and turned

go meet her

you later when

for the New Year next

social event tonight, and based on

surprise to see her back so early—it wasn't

the lights were still on, and

way through the courtyard, his steps becoming lighter as he approached

stood waiting at the

she said softly, “The eldest lady

in.” Tatum gave her a polite smile, nodded, and walked up

only one

telling Alonzo a bedtime

with respect, “Miss.” Elora acknowledged him with a soft sound but didn’t turn to

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