Chapter 1867

They raised their glasses in a toast as fireworks burst across the sky. That night, everyone drank to their heart's content, chatting merrily. By the time the festivities ended, they'd all gone overboard with the drinking. After tucking in Chandler, Karen, and Gabriella, Perseus and Camilla settled onto the couch, leaning against each other. Though they sat in silence, doing nothing in particular, warmth spread between them despite the winter chill. Resting her head on Perseus' shoulder, Camilla let out a soft sigh. "Perseus, this has been my happiest New Year party ever. In the past, New Year's Eve was always the same—my mother would scold my father for not making enough money or failing to get a better job. She would explode at him every single time. "The next day, we'd go to my grandparents' house, only for them to look down on us. My parents would have another fight the moment we got home. While my classmates looked forward to the holidays, I wished every day that school woul