Todos os capítulos de The Christmas Contract : Capítulo 61 - Capítulo 70

The weather outside was a bit cold, perfect for hot chocolate and marshmallows. Melody and Tara stood in front of the mirror, checking their outfits one last time. The room smelled faintly of Tara’s lavender lotion, mixed with the crisp scent of Melody’s perfume. Melody tilted her head, smiling at her reflection, running her fingers over the clutch she had finally settled on after a playful argument with Tara. Logan had invited them to go out on a double date with his friend Daniel and especially since Tara was still feeling down she figured it was a great idea for the both of them to step out and have a good time with the boys. After all they weren't the ones paying. “Come on, Tara, you can’t stay in that mood all day. I know you didn’t want to come out with me, but just this once, let loose. You need it before going back to work tomorrow,” Melody said, trying to coax her friend into a smile. Tara crossed her arms, her brows furrowed. “Fine. But I have a favour to ask you. If I’

All she could think about the whole night was her trip to Malibu today. She kept tossing and turning on her bed, not able to find the right position to lay her head. Her nerves were frayed, especially knowing the kind of woman Logan's mum was, and Miss Penelope wasn't going to be there either. She'll be all alone.She walked out of her room, still in her sleep shirt, hair a little messy, eyes barely open, and headed straight for the kitchen. She knew there would be dark circles under her eyes.That was when she saw the note on the counter. It was written in Tara’s handwriting slightly slanted, always a little rushed. She remembered seeing somewhere that doctors and nurses have the worst handwriting. That was true but Tara was an exception.Mel,I had to leave early for work. I’m going to miss you like crazy. Please send me pictures, especially of the ocean. Don’t be nervous, you'll charm them and they'll fall in love with you almost immediately. You’re going to be amazing. Call me the

Tara’s feet were killing her. The pain crawled up her calves and sat there, heavy and throbbing, like punishment. Every step she took felt like a punishment.Today was one of those days, she had many patients to attend to and the shortage of hands made it hell. No breaks, just one emergency after another. By the time she checked on her last patient, she was already running on fumes.“Alright, Mrs. Grimstone,” Tara said gently, adjusting the woman’s blanket and checking the IV line one last time. “I’ll come back to check on you later this evening.”The older woman smiled weakly. “You’re a good girl. Don’t forget to remind my husband about what you said.”“I won’t,” Tara said. “He needs to take it seriously this time.”“Oh, he will,” Mrs. Grimstone said, rolling her eyes. “He’s more afraid of you than he is of me.”Tara was leaving the room when the older lady stopped her. “My dear, are you married?”That was the last question she was expecting to hear. Humans can be very funny, because

After lunch, the staff moved quietly and efficiently, clearing the table. Through the lunch, Logan's mum kept looking at her, judging her. Melody wondered if she wasn't using the cutlery right, or if she wasn't chewing like she was supposed to. Good thing that painful experience was over.In no time, everyone dispersed into their separate corners of the massive villa. Logan leaned closer to Melody and brushed his thumb gently against the back of her hand. “I’ll be with you soon,” he said in a low voice meant only for her. “My dad needs me for a bit.”“It's fine, I'll be waiting for you. Don't keep me waiting for too long.” She teased.“You know I'll be running back to you the very second I'm done, because I'm missing you already.” He took her hand and planted a light kiss on it. “Alright then, I'll just go and unpack.”His father appeared from the sitting room as he turned toward the office wing, he walked slowly and carefully holding tightly to his cane, his phone in his other hand

SnowBrook ValleySince their last fight, something had changed between Jamie and Cynthia’s relationship. Her husband has been more attentive and they've been happier.Jamie had been coming home earlier and most days they just spend the days indoors, watching Christmas movies and making different dishes. He even sat with her sometimes in the evenings instead of disappearing into his study with his phone and his laptop.And Brandon had been with them all weekend. Cynthia could tell something was wrong with him. He tried to laugh, tried to join conversations, but his eyes were always somewhere else, like his mind was stuck in a place he couldn’t get out of. By Sunday evening, she had made the decision.“You’re not going back tonight,” she had told him gently.Brandon had looked at her, surprised. “I don’t want to be a burden.”“You’re not,” she said firmly. “It’s Christmas. You’ll stay with us.”So he stayed. And now it was Christmas Eve and Brandon was still here with them.It had been