But now that he had seen her present, which was so beautifully wrapped, he was embarrassed to give her his.

His present was way too shabby in comparison.

"Well, next time then. Make sure you give me a Christmas present next year!" Jacqueline said.

Morris hesitated, unsure how to respond, but she had already taken his hand. "It’s decided! Pinky promise – you must give me a Christmas present next year!"

As she spoke, she linked her pinky with his, sealing the promise.

Morris stared at their hooked fingers, unsure of what to do. But for some reason, he also felt a little happy.

This Christmas was special as it was the first one after Coco and Lucas' marriage. Since Coco was pregnant, it felt like the first Christmas the three of them would celebrate as a family.

Lucas had planned a special day, taking Coco to her favorite restaurant. After their meal, Coco wanted to stroll around; she hadn’t been out much recently, and the lively Christmas atmosphere was enticing.

"Sure," Lucas ag