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Kayden hurriedly descended the staircase to see what presents Santa had left him under the Christmas tree. He had been looking forward to receiving his presents throughout the week.

“ Kayden, have you washed your face yet?” his mother called from the top of the stairs.

“ B-but the presents,” the three-year-old pouted, pointing at the tree.

“ Come on, let's go wash your face and brush your teeth and then you can open up your presents,” Ida said.

The toddler reluctantly climbed up the stairs to his mother.

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Giada and Jax decided to spend the Christmas with Aly after they got home from the Penthouse. They didn't like the idea of staying at their father's house alone when their mother wasn't there.

Aly was more than happy to have her siblings spend the holidays with her. It had been a long while since they did that together.

“Jax! Giada! Breakfast is served.” Alyona called from the kitchen. She had a few rounds to do so she had to be up early to fix them something to eat before s