The living room looked like something out of a holiday magazine; a tree heavy with ornaments, candles flickering on the cabinets and ribbons trailing across the banister.
"Where are Grandpa and Grandma?" Ruediger glanced at Felicia, asking about her elderly parents. The Walters traveled from the countryside to celebrate Christmas in the capital.
"Your grandparents are resting," Felicia gestured for Ruediger and Lariette to sit, "Haa... You don't know. Your grandpa kept trying to install new lights outside when it's snowing heavily yesterday. Your grandma nearly chased him inside with a broom."
Lariette and Ruediger burst out laughing while Madeline shook her head. The latter had witnessed the old man's embarrassing moment yesterday.
Lariette had met the elderly Mr. and Mrs. Walters twice, albeit briefly. The pair left her a good and deep impression. She looked forward to seeing them again, especially after being Ruediger's partner.
