The Officer's Runaway Wife and Secret Son novel Chapter 460

"No, thanks. This is a gathering for you and your friends. I'd be in the way."

"What do you mean, in the way? It's just dinner. It's just one more plate," Emily said, then turned and yelled into the apartment, "Daniel! Mr. Reed! Your client is trying to run away, are you going to do something about it?"

Just as she finished, Daniel walked out of the kitchen with two plates. He glanced at the doorway. "Come on in. Everything's ready."

Rhys glanced at Clara.

Clara's expression was neutral. "Why are you looking at me? The hosts are asking you to stay, so just stay."

A flicker of a smile crossed Rhys’s eyes. "Well then, I hope I'm not intruding."

The living room was decorated with a festive atmosphere. A two-meter-tall Christmas tree stood next to the TV, adorned with colorful ornaments and gift boxes.

Simon was curled up on the sofa, holding his phone for a video call.

"See this? This is what I call a day in the life of a lonely old man," Simon said, turning the camera to show the whole group, laughing loudly.

Far away in Heron Bay, Alex Thorne sighed.

"You guys are too much. Felix even took little Orange with him. I don't even have a cat to keep my bed warm."

Felix ran over with his short legs and waved at the screen. "Merry Christmas, uncle Alex!"

Alex's face instantly broke into a smile. "Merry Christmas to you too, Felix. Have you been listening to your mom over there?"

"I've been the best. And tonight I'm waiting for Santa to bring me presents!"

Clara also came over to say hello. "Merry Christmas. Has the temperature dropped over there?"

"It's fine, much warmer than Brighton City. I'm still in a light jacket today," Alex said, looking at Clara before asking, "Clara, how is Captain Huntington doing? Simon mentioned last week he was still on medication. Is it under control?"

Rhys, having just changed his shoes at the entrance and hung up his coat, walked over. Hearing his name, he came up behind the sofa and gave a nod at the screen.

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