Mason got off from work early on Christmas Eve. He left his company around four o’clock in the afternoon. He wanted to buy Christmas gifts for Yanni. Naturally, he’d get something for Zoe as well.

The weather had been particularly cold recently. So, he bought a light pink LV cashmere scarf for her. He got into the car once he was done buying their gifts. Luke drove and pulled out of the mall’s underground parking lot.

The snow became heavier as the minutes went by and thin banks of snow covered the street. Luke stopped the car in front of a traffic light, reached out, and wiped the rearview mirror.

“If the snow gets any heavier, it’s going to block off the road, Mr. Mason. I’ll come by earlier tomorrow and…”

Leaning back on the backseat, he fiddled with the toy he bought for Yanni and said softly, “Tomorrow’s Christmas. I’m spending time with my baby.”

Luke went along with him, “It looks like you’re a family man now!”

Mason smiled lightly in response.

Just as Luke was about to