Chapter 1526

On Christmas Eve, with most stores closed, John and Stella fruitlessly searched for fresh seafood, determined to continue. John, dabbing his eyes, said, "Stella, I bet Mom and Dad did this on purpose." "You're just realizing that now?" Stella replied. John burst into tears, and Stella could not help but laugh. Meanwhile, Lucas had just finished watching a globally streamed live event. Seeing Nathan and his happy family of three made Lucas feel a deep pang of envy. Nathan was younger than Lucas by half a year and had married later than he. Now, Nathan enjoyed a blissful family life with a child, while Lucas reflected on his solitude, regretting watching the broadcast that seemed to mock his singlehood. Just as he was wallowing in regret, Robbie knocked and entered. "Mr. White, the meeting is about to start." After the meeting, everyone buzzed with excitement for the holidays, except for Lucas. Lucas put away his phone and said, "Let's go." Back in Hayshiport, Lucas decisively c