"What about Harrod?"

"We have enough people to play the game so we don't need him! Haha! He is just a kid. Let him play on his own!" Tiffany said mercilessly.

They had a few snacks and went to sleep.

On Ivy's way back to her room, she glanced into the poker room.

Lilith spotted her and said, "Welcome home, Ivy. How was work today?"

"Great. Aunt Lilith, are you hungry? I brought you guys some snacks." Ivy set the snacks she brought aside.

"Hurry to bed, Ivy! We will be going to bed soon as well." Avery smiled gently at Ivy.

"Okay. I will go to sleep now." Ivy returned to her room.

Oddly, she did not feel tired at all despite waking up early that morning and not taking a nap that afternoon.

She lay awake in bed, daydreaming, when she realized why she could not sleep. She reached for her phone.

She had yet to send a message to Lucas

[Mr. Lucas, it's New Year's here in Aryadelle. I spent a wonderful and unforgettable night surrounded by family and friends. They all love me, and