Find Me In Your Labyrinth novel Chapter 2251

The private room buzzed with the warmth of familiar faces, all comfortably nestled into their own circles of conversation.

Jonathan, Charlie, Morrison, and a few others were deep in chatter on one side, while Estelle and Magdalen were huddled with a few others on the opposite end.

Magdalen had been entertaining little Kya for a bit before turning to Emily, her curiosity piqued, "How many days till New Year's, Emily? Planning on spending it with the James family?"

Given everyone in the room knew Emily's situation, it was clear to all that returning to the Sullivan household was off the table for her!

Originally, Emily had planned on staying in the Royal Mansion over the holidays. She and Charlie weren't married, and while occasional weekend visits were one thing, spending a holiday like New Year's, which the James family, being quite the distinguished household, took seriously with numerous guests visiting, seemed out of place for her.

However, a conversation earlier that day with Mrs. James had left her reconsidering, though she hadn't made up her mind yet.

"I mean, staying at the Royal Mansion on my own isn't a big deal. I've got plenty of work to keep me busy. Who knows, I might even spend the holiday working," Emily mused, her tone nonchalant, perhaps a reflection of how the significance of holidays had dimmed for her after losing her family.

"Just listen to Charlie," Estelle advised, offering a sympathetic look.

Emily pursed her lips, nodding slightly in agreement.

Magdalen peeled a piece of chocolate, halving it between Kya and Estelle, before casually asking, "When are you heading back to C City?"

"Tomorrow afternoon," Estelle replied.

Magdalen's eyes widened in mock despair, "I wish I could go with you!"

Estelle chuckled softly, "You've got to spend New Year's with the Langston family this year, especially since it's your first one since the wedding. Don't be rash!"

That reminder made Magdalen sigh, "I thought Gab and Sylvia had hit it off, got excited for nothing. Gab mentioned he's heading back to C City soon, didn't even seem to hesitate. That's Gab for you, heart of stone!"

Estelle's gaze deepened, hinting at underlying thoughts, "Maybe there's still a chance."

Magdalen's eyes sparkled with a new idea, "Sylvia doesn't have family to spend New Year's with, why don't you take her back to C City with you?"