At that moment, Chris felt a sense of being abandoned by the whole world. He felt quite aggrieved.


    Angie looked at her son in this way, and Chris looked back at his mother.


    After a while, Chris said, "I want to take a break this year. There aren''t many patients who have made appointments recently. |


    haven''t been to Sapphire City since Christina gave birth. Let''s go together this time."


    Angie replied, "No need to force yourself. We won''t be away for many days, and if you have work, that''s more important. Don''t


    make it seem like I''m pressuring you toe."


    Chris looked at his mother with a determined gaze and said, "I''m doing this voluntarily."


    Angie nodded naturally. "Alright then. If you want to go, go ahead. | didn''t pressure you. Just a reminder, if there are patients, you


    won''t be able to go to Athana at any time."


    Chris replied, "I know. I''ll arrange things in advance. I''m heading to the hospital now."


    Just back from the hospital, Chris went out again to arrange work again. When he returned hometer, he still had to pack his


    suitcase. He was unaware that Angie and the others had never nned to abandon him.


    After the door closed, Ste heaved a sigh of relief and said, "Oh my, we waited for more than an hour for Chris toe back. |


    almost couldn''t wait any longer."


    It wasn''t that Chris coincidentally came home just as they were about to leave. Instead, Angie and the others had set up the


    scene in advance by bringing down the suitcases.


    The reason they did this was to deceive Chris so that he would tag along voluntarily.


    Ste raised her hand in mid-air. Angie understood and high-fived her daughter. This was the first time they had reached an


    agreement. It was considered a sess.


    "| don''t believe he wouldn''t fall for it. | knew he wanted to go just by the way he behaved every day. But if | forced him, your


    brother''s rebellious spirit would kick in, suspecting | had some ulterior motive. | have to deal with him in reverse now."


    Angie spoke with special insight, exining one tactic after another.


    Internally, Ste thought, ''ls Mom some evil empress who time-traveled here?"


    Meanwhile, at Yamin Hospital.


    As Kimble was about to go home, he saw Chris returning to the hospital. He looked puzzled, and he halted and asked Chris,


    "What''s going on? Didn''t you leave already? Why are you back?"


    Turning back, he trailed after Chris and chattered non-stop. "Did you forget something? Let''s go for lunch together. You''re alone


    anyway. Let''s go together."


    In a hurry, Chris replied without much thought, "No time, I''m busy, go y somewhere else."


    Kimble smiled and asked, "You''re not in a rtionship. What are you busy with?"


    But when Kimble heard Chris discussing things with the hospital management while standing by the door, he was stunned.N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    It was astonishing for someone who always considered surgeries a matter of paramount to hand over several surgeries to


    someone else and then head to Sapphire City.


    After finishing his instructions, Chris came out and went to his consultation room to tidy up. He also locked the door. His close


    friend, Kimble, unable to contain the curiosity bubbling inside, caught up and asked, "Aren''t you someone who prioritizes work?


    Why did you hand over the surgeries to other doctors this time to visit your sister for Christmas? What''s going on?"


    Chris lowered his head and tidied up his desk. "| didn''t go to see my sister when she gave birth. This time, | can go and visit her."


    Kimble rubbed his nose, feeling the credibility of this statement was about ten percent. He asked, "Why do | find it so hard to


    believe?”


    "| don''t care if you believe it or not." Chris''s office was simple. He finished tidying up in no time. "I''m leaving. No time to chat with


    you."


    Kimble followed behind Chris. Even if he didn''t believe it, he didn''t continue asking. He knew Chris wouldn''t disclose something


    he didn''t want to talk about. He would rather take secrets to the grave.


    An hourter, when Chris stepped into the Yamin family vi again, Angie, Ste, and even Charlie were leisurely eating fruit and


    watching variety shows in the living room. It was rare for Charlie to be watching with them too.


    Chris felt strangely out of ce as if he didn''t quite belong there.


    Perhaps he needed to do a DNA test to check if he was rted to them.


    Noticing the movement at the door, even though no one turned, they all knew who hade in. Nobody said anything. Chris


    said, "I''ll go upstairs to organize my clothes."


    Angie replied, "Okay."


    After her elder brother went upstairs, Ste nced at the stairs. After making sure Chris wouldn''te down for a while, she


    leaned forward a bit and asked quietly, "Mom, does Chris''s behavior mean I''ll have a sister-inw soon?"


    Angie maintained herposure and retained a reserved attitude. She said, "Maybe, don''t hold a hundred percent expectation."


    After saying that, Ste reminded her mom, saying, "Mom, you have to keep your word that day. You can''t go back on your word.


    I''ll also make sure to fulfill your task."


    The two of them sat on the same side. Angie raised her hand and high-fived her daughter. She said, "Once a promise is made,


    one cannot back out. I''ve always kept my promises. When did | ever go back on my word?"


    Observing the exchange between the mother and daughter, Charlie harbored doubts. When did these two get along so well and


    stop arguing? He asked, "What trick are you nning to pull on Chris this time?"


    Both Angie and Ste said in unison, "Men shouldn''t meddle in women''s affairs.”


    Charlie was rendered speechless upon hearing their response.


    Chris was efficient in his actions. He packed up his things in no time and came down with a ck suitcase. This suitcase had not


    been used for many years. He probably didn''t even remember thest time he used it.


    The suitcasended with a thud, and everyone stood up in unison. They move in perfect sync. Angie wiped her hands with a


    tissue and reminded her daughter, "Take the trash bag out. Otherwise, the house will get infested with bugs after we''ve been


    away for so long.”


    “Let''s go. Joseph''s private jet is already at the airport. He messaged me five minutes ago." Angie pushed the suitcase toward


    Charlie, indicating for him to take it.


    Charlie held a suitcase in each hand. Then, Ste pushed her suitcase toward Chris. Her meaning was obvious. She even


    winked at Chris and said coquettishly, "Thank you, Chris."


    Chris suddenly felt goosebumps all over his body. He said, "Speak with your normal tone. Don''t act like you''re on something."


    Ste retorted, "It seems you don''t like a delicate young woman. Noted. And don''t knock on my suitcase. This is the new one my


    beloved sister bought me, and | haven''t used it yet."


    Chris followed behind his skipping sister. "We know you want the suitcase because you like its color. If people didn''t know better,


    they''d think you were nning to open a store."


    Ste had many bags, clothes, shoes, and even suitcases at home. It was a headache. Which man could handle it all?


    The original n was to leave in the afternoon, but seeing her son return and receiving news that her son-inw''s ne had


    arrived, Angie decided to leave right away.


    On the ne, Chris looked at the scenery outside, a vast expanse of white. For some reason, he suddenly felt a bit lost himself,


    unable to find direction. He was in disbelief that he had left his work behind.


    Chris closed his eyes to rest, trying to avoid his sister''s disturbance. Then, he began contemting his unusual behavior. He was


    a simple guy, but he would engage in self-reflection, pondering his recent actions.


    This was the first time he had left work behind after working for so long. He needed to sort out his thoughts.


    Several hourster, the ne had arrived at Sapphire Airport.


    Joseph and Christina were already waiting at the airport. The couple estimated the time and arrived at the airport half an hour


    early to pick them up.


    Seeing the four peopleing out of the gate, Joseph warmly went forward and took the suitcase from his mother-inw''s hand.


    Christina did not intend to take her brother''s suitcase. She just nced at him calmly and said, "I thought you weren''ting.”


    Chris replied coldly, "| didn''t have much surgery, so | came over."


    Christina didn''t believe this. She was smart. She just didn''t expose Chris. She knew her brother too well. When had he ever


    abandoned his job?


    The empty-handed Ste approached her sister affectionately, holding her sister''s hand. She asked, "Christina, where''s our


    leader staying?"


    Christina nced at Ste out of the corner of her eye. She asked while already knew the answer, "Are you talking about Leia?"


    Chris''s pace slowed a bit as he walked, his ears attentive. All these subtle behaviors of his were noticed by Christina, who smiled


    faintly.


    Ste replied with a smile, "Yeah, I''m supposed to stay in Sapphire City for a few days, nning to hang out with Ms. March."


    Christina asked, "Are you really close with Leia? She usually keeps a distance from subordinates."


    Ste exined, "Not really. We''ve just been jogging togethertely and ended up chatting more. | feel like Ms. March is actually


    a nice person, not as serious as she appears to be. That''s just my take.”


    Ste absorbed in her own analysis. She then roped in Chris. "Right, Chris?"


    Chris, who had been silent, nodded. "Yeah, she''s nice."


    As Joseph walked ahead, he naturally


    overheard the conversation. He mM


    chuckled and sajd,iq enam-and


    cAdUADVSILE, uct Chris to say


    something positive is quite an


    aplishment. It shows that Leia


    is pretty impressive." Please read the


    original content at NovelDrama.Org.


    The few of them chatted andughed as they kept walking. Ste always remembered her promise to her mother. From time to


    time, she would mention Leia, while Christina responded ordingly.


    In the car, Ste persisted in her efforts, asking, "Christina, why don''t we grab a meal with Ms. March after Christmas or before?"


    Christina responded, "She just got


    back and hasn''t settled in yet. Let’


    give her a few ays, Mele alresly


    nned td go skiing after Christmas.


    Frank, Ava, Trevon, and Natalie will


    join us then. It''ll be more fun with


    everyone." Please read the original


    content at NovelDrama.Org.


    The children could have some fun together too.


    Excited by the idea, Ste grew excited, resembling an ever-young child. "Snowball fights! That''s awesome. | love it! | can''t wait!"


    Joseph nced in the rearview mirror and said to Ste, "Ste, Chris, since you''re here, just have fun. Let me know whatever


    you want to do, and I''ll arrange it. No need to hold back."


    Ste replied happily, "Sure, Joseph! Any rmendations for winter activities in Sapphire City?"


    Christina and Angie were talking about the children. Charlie and Chris were quietly listening.


    Joseph pondered for a moment. "For


    outdoor activities, it''s probably more


    snow-rted. It''s going to snow


    continuously in Sa bireCitytor


    whjle starting feerorrowe Ine quite


    beautiful. Your sister and | have tried


    skiing and ice skating. You could try


    dining in a snow house, riding


    snowmobiles, or doing some off-road


    activities. Whatever you like, you can


    stay a few more days and explore at


    your own pace." Please read the


    original content at NovelDrama.Org.


    Upon hearing Joseph''s words, Ste started to get excited. Shepletely forgot about her mother''s instructions. "Yes, yes, |


    want to y! | love outdoor activities, everything you mentioned!"


    Christina reassured. "We won''t hold you back. You can have a st with Ava and the others when the timees."


    Ste said happily, "You''re the best, Christina! | work really hard. You can ask Ms. March if you don''t believe me."


    Christina replied, "| know. Ms. March didn''t say anything negative about you."


    Ste nodded. "I know that Ms. March is not bad. She''s not people who would spout nonsense."