Chapter 556

Chapter 556:

After the meal, they headed back to campus, where Ector’s car was already waiting by the gate. Fernanda had already packed up her belongings from the dorm—just a suitcase and a backpack, nothing more.

During the break at the Morgan family home, Fernanda rarely ventured out, spending most of her time in the quiet of her room. Surprisingly, Erika had been well-behaved recently. By day, she shopped and enjoyed herself with friends, and when night fell, she returned home, no longer stirring trouble for Fernanda.

Fernanda found herself adjusting to this newfound peace, though it felt a little strange. Kevin was away at a winter camp and wouldn’t return until the year’s end. This time, he was in a southern city within the country.

Before long, Christmas Day was just around the corner. Time seemed to slip through their fingers, moving far too quickly.

This marked Fernanda’s first Christmas in Esaham, and the city was alive with festive spirit. Christmas lights twinkled along the streets, and from up high, the scene was even more dazzling and vibrant than usual.

The Morgan family home also sparkled with holiday cheer. Robert had brought out all the precious items he’d kept hidden away, eager to prepare for the arrival of their friends.

This year felt unlike any other. Fernanda had returned, now engaged to a member of the Harper family, and Robert was certain that his status had risen. He was confident that more friends would visit than ever before.

On Christmas Eve, Fernanda made her way to Gibson’s Dress Shop. Although she had initially planned to go alone, Bobby insisted on accompanying her, claiming that every time she visited, she should bring him along. He was eager to bring gifts for Jalen and Meilani.

True to his extravagant nature, Bobby had filled the entire trunk with presents, joking that the more he gave, the more meals he would get to enjoy from Meilani’s cooking.

The sky was clear, with no snow in sight, and the soft winter sunlight streamed through the small glass windows of Gibson’s Dress Shop. Christmas stickers decorated the shop’s windows, adding to the festive atmosphere.

As the holiday season drew near, the shop was preparing to close for the day.

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Fernanda knocked gently on the door, and Meilani greeted them with a beaming smile, her face lighting up at the sight of their arrival. Bobby was hard at work, unloading box after box from the trunk and stacking them neatly in the courtyard.

“Why so many gifts?” Meilani asked, her hands nervously twisting as she tried to politely decline. “You really shouldn’t have brought all these. You should take them back.”

Bobby insisted with a smile, “Please, Meilani, don’t turn them down. If you do, I won’t have the courage to drop by for meals again.”

“It’s just a few meals! Not a big deal at all! Come over whenever you want. I’ll cook for you!”

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