Jingle Bells Little Golden Book นิยาย & เรื่องราว

I asked, moving toward them and sinking to the floor. “Mommy, are the people gone?” Mabel asked, her voice small. “They’re…working on it, honey,” I said, brushing a strand of her hair behind her ear, trying to keep my hands steady. “But we’re going to stay in here for a while. What do you think about a little story time?” She nodded, though I could see the worry still lingering in her eyes. I reached for one of their favorite books, The Little Prince, opening it and starting to read in the brightest, most animated voice I could muster, hoping to drown out any sound from outside with cheerful voices and laughter.

The echo of the closing door answered for them: tomorrow was coming, and it wouldn’t be calm. The next morning arrived slow and bright, the weekend sun filtering lazily through the curtains, the chatter of birds outside blending with the faint hum of life waking up inside Aunt Gloria’s cozy house. Breakfast was a warm, bustling affair; the twins, Ethan and Enoch, were their usual clownish selves, poking at each other over scrambled eggs while Winifred helped her aunt clear the dishes. Orlanda, though quieter than usual, managed a soft smile now and then, but deep down, her chest was still tight from the chaos of yesterday. She was helping Gloria shell beans in the kitchen when the sudden scr

"Let's get set up, in case anything else is broke." Sapphire followed her sister and they started going through the box; putting tinsel, baubles and other stuff into piles on the couch. Sapphire pulled out a small bell with a red bow on top, she went to put it with the other bells, when she noticed this one, unlike the others, had metal inside. She gave it a small jingle, giggling like a child when the sound rang throughout the room, Holly chuckled despite shruggling with a long piece of tinsel.

"Each lullaby is said to soothe the most restless of infants, promoting peaceful sleep and sweet dreams." I took the blankets, feeling their soft, luxurious texture against my fingertips. They were indeed beautiful, matched with calm-coloured embroidery of moon flowers and stars. A sense of wonder filled me, and I couldn't help but imagine a tiny, sleeping babe nestled in their comforting embrace. "And look at this!" Granny Yeneva cried, her voice echoing through the grand hall. "A set of silver rattles, each one imbued with the power of the sun! They will bring joy and laughter to your little one, I have no doubt."

Rosie finally looked at me. She did not think her mom was being too harsh. Instead, she pulled at my shirt and said with a little frown, "It's a happy day, don't make mom mad. Go on, start cleaning." However, I stayed put. The room was tense until Jeffrey, pretending to be all helpful, said, "Mom, calm down. It is normal to be a bit lazy. I will clean up. I've always been the hardworking one."