124 Chapter 124

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Ludovic packed away the suitcases, gifts, and containers of leftovers into his Aston Martin, and now he and Jefferson were ready for the trip back to Shadow Brook.

“A little Boxing Day gift for you, from me,” he murmured as he handed me a small package. He got behind the wheel. “Don’t dawdle, pet.”

“Coming. Thank you for a wonderful time, Portia.” Jefferson kissed my cheek. “We’ll see you next Tuesday.”

They were gone with a final wave, and I opened the box. Inside was a locket, and when I opened it, I found it engraved with the words Just because the way you love someone isn’t the way they want you to…It doesn’t mean you don’t love them with all you have.

I turned and made my way into the house, closing the door behind me.

Gregor was coming down the stairs, carrying a duffel bag. “I’m…I’m driving up to see Alyona.”

“Oh. Well, give me a few minutes to pack and I’ll go with you.”