Chapter 40

“Merry Christmas everyone.” My mother greeted the Andrews family when we entered their mansion that evening carrying a couple of gift bags, well I was at least. They were waiting for us in the lounge so we didn’t have to go around looking for any of them.

“Merry Christmas.” Came the reply. We greeted everyone individually until we finally settled down on the couches. I gratefully took my seat next to Naomi as she cuddled up next to me.

“So how was lunch with your family?” Mrs Andrews asked us.

“Surprisingly good, like literally no drama.” My mother answered her. I also found it weird that everything ran so smoothly during lunch but I didn’t question it. Enough happened this year anyway so one meal without any drama was welcomed.

“How was your lunch?”

“Would’ve been much better if my children weren’t so ungrateful.” Mrs Andrews immediately eyed her daughters so they were clearly the problem.

“I like my gift.” Naomi stated.

“Could’ve fooled me.” Her mother replied.