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CHAPTER 52

SOPHIA

I eyed Henry across the breakfast table, a glint of excitement in my eyes. "Hey, Henry, what do you think about Kylie and her boyfriend coming over for Thanksgiving?"

He looked up from his newspaper, considering my proposal. "Thanksgiving? Sure, why not? The more, the merrier."

I beamed, thrilled at his agreement. "That's fantastic! They'll love your cooking, and it'll be so much fun."

Henry chuckled, a hint of mischief in his eyes. "Hold on, Sophia. I was thinking maybe we could take a short trip instead."

My excitement deflated like a balloon losing air. "A trip? But, Henry, Thanksgiving is all about family and friends gathering."

He leaned back, a smirk playing on his lips. "True, but what if our little family takes a break from tradition this year? A change of scenery, just the two of us."

I pouted, trying my best to muster a persuasive look. "Henry, please! Kylie and her boyfriend have already made plans. It would be rude to cancel on them now."

He sighed, clea