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CHAPTER 15: BLACK CHRISTMAS

Author: Kecey Green
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-17 01:18:08

Katarina

“Hey, Katty!” Francis says, about to step in. “Are you going out?” he asks, noticing the bag.

“Yeah, we’re going out,” I reply.

He looks puzzled. “Where are we going?”

“I’ll tell you in a moment. Come on,” I say, and we get into the car. He starts the ignition, then turns his gaze to me.

“So, Katty, where are we off to?”

I smile, unable to hide my idea any longer. “I want to throw a small Christmas party.”

He chuckles. “A Christmas party?” He gives me an incredulous look.

“Uh-huh,” I nod, grinning.

“Since when do the Penns celebrate Christmas?” he asks, clearly shocked.

“Well, since now. I know we haven’t celebrated Christmas for years, but that’s about to change,” I say. A wave of sadness washes over me, but I take a deep breath and force a smile. “We’re getting some Christmas decorations for the house.”

He shakes his head. “Katty, I don’t know… Wait, does Augustine even know about this?” He sounds anxious, glancing between me and the road.

“No, he doesn’t, and you can’t tel
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