Ste could sense the liveliness of Clint’s home through the screen.
It lifted her spirits amid the pang of missing the holiday with him.
Returning the focus to himself, Clint whispered to Ste, “Ste, I’ve got Juliette and Oliver here.
I’m genuinely happy.
You enjoy your time at Matthew’s; don’t worry about me.
”
Ste nodded, ready to speak when Matthew leaned in, addressing Clint.
“Hello, Grandpa.
Ste and I n to visit you in Bysea after the New Year.
And, there’s something I want to share in advance…”
He nced at Ste and announced, “Ste and I are gearing up for our wedding soon.
”
Clint’sughter echoed, causing his mustache to tremble, and his aged eyes glistened with tears.
Dabbing his eyes, he eximed happily, “Good, good, good.
Arrange as you like.
Eagerly awaiting your wedding.
”
Before he could finish, Juliette’s cry echoed.
“Oh dear, I’ve burnt it again… It’s the fourth turkey now!”
“Ste, Matthew, I’ve got to go check things, or Juliette might turn my kitchen into ashes.
” Clint swiftly ended the video call without waiting for Ste’s goodbye.
Ste gazed at the screen, feeling a bit helpless.
She then sent Clint a voice message, wishing him a Merry Christmas.
After wrapping up all this, she set her phone down.
Lucia, seated across from her, observed the scene and remarked with a smile, “Your family is quite amusing.
We’ve overlooked it.
You and Matthew have been married for a while, and we haven’t set up a meal for both families to meet.
”
Prompted by this, Ste realized she hadn’t thought it through.
She nodded in agreement.
“I’ll bring them over to meet you all next time they visit Seamarsh.
”
After the meal, Ste rose from her seat and headed to the kitchen, fetching the gingerbread cookies she’d specially crafted for Matthew.
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“Grandma mentioned these are your Christmas tradition.
Give them a try and let me know what you think.
”
Her eyes held a mix of nerves and excitement as she observed him.
Matthew took a cookie, took a bite, and eximed, “Delicious, just like every year.
Did Grandma whip these up?”
Grinning, Lucia shook her head.
“Ste made them for you.
”
Matthew beamed with joy, turning to nt a quick ki*s on Ste’s cheek.
He whispered, “Incredible.
You’re amazing.
”
Caught by Lucia’s smiling gaze, Ste blushed and kept her eyes lowered.
Observing Ste’s shyness, Luciamented, “This Christmas Eve is different from before.
I hope every Christmas Eve is as joyful as this one.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.
”
That evening, Lucia mentioned it had been a while since they hung out and invited them to spend the night in her ce.
Back in the room, Ste headed for a shower.
Emerging from the bathroom, she settled on the balcony, lost in her thoughts.