Chapter 553

After the lively commotion, the family of four, under Willow's direction, began preparing their New Year's Eve feast. Willow took charge as the head chef, with Aiden assisting, while the two little ones helped with small tasks. Working together in perfect harmony, they prepared a table laden with delicious dishes. At the dinner table, Willow and Aiden raised glasses of their homemade wine, while Jason and Ivy clinked their juice cups. The four of them toasted cheerfully, exchanging warm wishes for the new year. After the meal, Willow handed each child a red envelope—their lucky money for the year. A whole dollar each! The kids were overjoyed. After all, what child doesn’t look forward to lucky money during the New Year? Once dinner was over, Aiden took the little ones outside to set off firecrackers. As the old saying goes, *"Stay up on New Year's Eve to welcome the new year."* Traditionally, families would stay awake late into the night on New Year's Eve. But the two little rascals re