Magdalen flashed a mischievous grin, "The daughter-in-law's practically through the door; good times are knocking!"
Upstairs in her bedroom, Emily sat in front of herputer, "Getting that promotion to senior designer after the New Year is the
real deal for me."
Magdalen chuckled, "You're turning into quite the career woman. Don't push yourself too hard, you've got Charlie!"
"It's precisely because he's ahead that | need to hustle even more." Emily pretended to sigh heavily, resting her chin on her hand,
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"The pressure's immense!"
Estelle and Magdalen burst into laughter.
Estelle inquired, "Where's Kya?"
Emily angled her phone towards the balcony outside, "She's setting off fireworks in the yard with Dad and the grandparents."
Magdalen added, "Guess that leavesas the bore. I'm just at the Langston's, having dinner and watching the New Year's show.
Nothing more."
Estelle suggested, "You could get Morrison to play cards with you!"
"I've beamped with visitors, hardly a moment to breathe." Magdalen slouched on the couch, "This holiday's been a drag. I'm
heading over to Ella's tomorrow afternoon."
Her spirits lifted as she spoke, nudging Emily, "You and Charlie shoulde too, bring Kya!"
Emily was tempted, "lI do miss Old Mr. Jarvis!"
Estelle beamed, "Then it's settled, we'll meet up in C City!"
"Yes, yes!" Magdalen was visibly excited, "I'll post a message in the group chat, see who else is up for it."
The anticipation of tomorrow's reunion lifted everyone's spirits.
After a bit more chatter, Emily shared, "Mom called this morning, asked if | wanted to bring Kya back hfor the holidays."
Magdalen frowned, "What did you say?"
Emily's eyes cooled, "I told her that wasn't my home."
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