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

I'll head over right

know, Uncle Joly,” Tatum responded

“I just came to grab something

feel like

turned back to Zachary on the phone, “Brother, Elora wants to

go meet

you later when

reassure our parents—I promise I'll come home for the New Year next year.” With that, Tatum ended the call and hurried

and

was a surprise to see her back so early—it wasn't even ten o'clock

Ormond family mansion, the lights were still on, and the servants

the courtyard, his steps

aunt stood waiting at

said softly, “The eldest lady is inside,

smile, nodded, and walked up the steps,

was the only one in

was telling Alonzo

meters away from Elora and greeted her with respect, “Miss.” Elora acknowledged

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