Chapter 916
Chapter 916:
“Merry Christmas, Yelena,” Donna said with a warm smile, handing her a beautifully wrapped gift. “This is from me. Your dad has one for you as well. He’ll give it to you later p>
“Thank you, Mom,” Yelena replied quietly as she accepted the gift. Ever since Archie’s passing, she hadn’t received any gifts.
Yelena then took out a gift and handed it to Donna. “Merry Christmas, Mom p>
Donna was slightly taken aback when she saw the gift Yelena handed her. Surprised, she asked, “I get one too p>
Yelena smiled. “Of course. I’m earning my own money now. I can buy you gifts p>
“Oh, that’s really sweet,” Donna whispered.
Yelena smiled and said, “If you don’t take mine, I won’t take yours either p>
“Alright, alright, I’ll take it,” Donna chuckled and accepted the gift.
Megan, who had come to call them over to Elianna’s place for a gathering, witnessed the entire exchange. A mix of emotions seemed to flash across her face, and she muttered a few words before turning to leave. Back at the old Harris family house, Megan hurried upstairs to find Bella.
Callum’s little performance continued, the strings in his hands pulling taut as the small balloons popped with a satisfying burst. Yelena watched from the side, a smile unknowingly spreading across her face as she reminisced about celebrating holidays with Archie during her childhood.
Donna approached and gently patted Yelena’s shoulder. “Yelena, let’s have breakfast first. It’s all your favorites. After that, we’ll head to your grandma’s house p>
Nodding, Yelena followed Donna to the dining room, where a lavish breakfast awaited. Sitting at the table, she felt a warm surge of nostalgia as she looked at the dishes.
Callum entered from the yard, wiping his hands, and beamed. “Merry Christmas, everyone! Let’s eat p>
Seeing Callum’s festive spirit, so different from his usual seriousness, Yelena chuckled. “Dad, are you just making a mess p>
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Callum’s laughter filled the room. “I’m setting the festive mood!” After breakfast, the family made their way to Elianna’s place.
Arriving just as the others finished their meal, Bella immediately began distributing gifts to the elders, with Elianna being the first to receive one. Elianna accepted the gift, her happiness evident, as though she had tasted honey.
Despite their wealth, the family often lacked the warmth of ordinary families. This was the first time Bella had given gifts to the elders; previously, it had always been the other way around.
Elianna was delighted. “Oh my, now I get to receive a gift from Bella too p>
Bella blushed slightly and explained, “I used to spend the family’s money while studying. Now that I’m earning, I can finally give you all gifts p>
Elianna lovingly said to Bella, “Your thoughtfulness is enough; keep the money for yourself p>
“It’s just a small token. Please accept it,” Bella replied.
Bella quickly glanced at Yelena and then looked away, a fleeting smugness in her eyes. Megan had informed Bella as soon as she returned that Yelena had bought Donna a gift with her own money and advised Bella to do the same.
Bella had been hesitant. Lately, she had been financially strained due to constant harassment from Harold. The expectations for gifts in the Harris family were high; anything deemed too cheap would be seen as unacceptable. The thought of spending so much pained Bella.
But Megan had explained that if Yelena presented gifts first, and then Bella followed, it might seem as though she was merely copying Yelena, which could lead to everyone praising Yelena and looking down on her. This concern had prompted Megan to rush home and inform Bella after leaving Callum’s house.