NovelEnglishChapter 135 As New Year's Eve approached, Mila had initially planned to invite her great-aunt to celebrate at her Bamboo Grove villa. However, with her head injury still healing and feeling exhausted from the past few days, she couldn't muster the energy to prepare for the occasion.
Instead, she decided to spend the night before New Year's at her great-aunt's house, playing the part of a carefree relative enjoying the festivities.
This year, it was just the two of them, Mila and her great-aunt Jade, from the Sutherland family. The simplicity of their holiday plans made for a cozy and intimate celebration.
On the day of New Year's Eve, they awoke early. Together, they cheerfully hung festive decorations and enjoyed a leisurely breakfast. Then they settled comfortably in the living room, watching TV, snacking on treats and fruit they had prepared ahead of time, and chatting about anything and everything.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFor dinner that night, they had a lavish feast prepared by a hotel chef who cto their hto cook. Despite the professional help, Jade, who hadn't celebrated with family in quite stime, was in high spirits and decided to cook a couple of her signature dishes and join Mila in cooking together.
Inside, the TV buzzed with the vibrant New Year's gala, while outside, fireworks lit up the sky.
They laughed and chatted through dinner, then settled in front of the TV, snacking and watching the New Year's show to welcthe new year. However, Mila seemed distracted, frequently glancing at her phone.
Earlier, she had messaged Eugene to ask if he had eaten his New Year's meal. Given the situation with his grandmother, Eugene likely wasn't able to return to Montgomery Manor this year, and she suspected he was spending New Year's alone. She had mentioned Eugene's situation to her great-aunt Jade before the holiday, but Jade's disdain for the Montgomery family was well-known, and Mila hadn't dared to press further.
Her phone buzzed with a reply. "Sis, I've eaten. Happy New Year~" Eugene's message read.
Although he claimed to have eaten, he hadn't sent her a photo like usual. Remembering his recent hospital visit due to poor eating habits, Mila couldn't help but worry.
"What's up?" Jade noticed Mila's restlessness and asked casually.
"Nothing, just chatting with a friend," Mila replied, avoiding Eugene's nto prevent upsetting her great-aunt. Jade glanced at her but didn't press further.
As the New Year's gala wrapped up and the night grew deeper, Jade, feeling her age, decided not to stay up with Mila and prepared to head upstairs to bed.
Mila helped her to her room. As she was about to turn off the lights and leave, Jade suddenly spoke up, "Tell that boy to cover tomorrow to celebrate." Mila was taken aback, a surge of joy flooding her heart.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe rushed over to her great-aunt, planting a kiss on her cheek as she nestled into bed. "Thank you, Aunt Jade!" "Get off me!" Jade grumbled with feigned annoyance. "If it weren't for you, no matter how pitiful he is, I wouldn't agree!" Knowing her great-aunt's heart was softer than her words, Mila couldn't help but sweet-talk her. "You're the best, Aunt Jade." Mila went downstairs and immediately messaged Eugene, telling him to cover the next day to celebrate. After sending the message, she continued to keep vigil on the first floor, welcoming the new year. Around midnight, the doorbell rang.
Checking the video monitor left her stunned. Eugene stood outside, arms laden with packages.
He had cso early.
Worried he might be cold, Mila quickly rushed out to bring him inside.
Seeing her, Eugene's eyes lit up, his already striking features glowing with delight. His grin was infectious. "Sis!"
"Why are you here so early? What if I had already gone to bed and didn't hear you? You could have frozen out there."
Eugene chuckled, "I really wanted to spend New Year's r's with you. Besides, I know you have a tradition of staying up to welcthe new year." He always had a way with words.
Mila helped him carry the heap of items inside, shaking her head in mild exasperation, "Why did you bring so much stuff? You're still in school; you don't need to be so responsible." Eugene scratched his head, smiling, "I thought it might make Aunt Jade happy, and besides, I'm nineteen now!"
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