Chapter 384


    If Adam hadn’t gone to Nocalo back then, if he had valued Lumma enough, they wouldn’t be in this


    situation now. Lumma was within arm’s reach, right there for him to embrace, yet he couldn’t hold her in


    his arms.


    “Adam, Adam…” Judy’s urgent call snapped Adam back to reality from his reverie. “It’s almost midnight


    back home, and you haven’t given us any gifts yet.”


    She excitedly waved the gift box in her hand. “Adam, Laura has already given us gifts. As the leader of


    Hills Group, you should also give us gifts.”


    Adam indeed hadn’t prepared anything. In previous years, he was either working or spending the


    holiday with Catherine. Celebrating with Catherine meant she took care of preparing gifts for their


    younger rtives.


    He nced at everyone, his gaze finally falling on Lumma. She had also received Laura’s gift, a look of


    joy on her face.


    A single gift could make Lumma happy, and of course, he wanted to make her even happier. But he


    regretfully said, “I haven’t prepared anything.”


    “I knew you hadn’t prepared, so I did it for you.” Judy took out a few gift bags from her bag. The gift


    bags are ready for you. Don’t tell me you don’t have any cash on you.”


    “Just wait a moment.” Adam stood up and walked elegantly upstairs. When he came back downstairs,


    the gift bags in his hands were no longer empty. They visibly bulged with contents.


    Judy was the first to rush forward. “Adam, Merry Christmas! I wish you and your wife a sweet and


    blissful life, and I hope you’ll give me a nephew or niece soon.”


    Adam yfully tapped her head with a gift bag. Adam yfully tapped her head with a gift bag. “That’s


    up to her. Let’s not joke about these things.”


    Judy snatched the gift bag and looked at Adam meaningfully, giving him a thorough nce. “Adam,


    whether to have children is indeed your business as a couple. However, there are some matters you


    can’t keep to yourself. It’s better to have an open conversation with her sooner rather thanter.”


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    “Mind your own business.” Adam assumed that Judy was only suggesting that he should be honest


    with Lumma about his background. He had no idea that Judy’s thoughts werepletely different.


    Adam handed out the gift bags to Leonard, Laura, and the others one by one. The recipients of the gift


    bags were all delighted. “Thank you, Mr. Hills! Wishing Hills Group continued sess under your


    leadership!”


    Adam nodded his head and finally handed thest andrgest gift bag to Lumma with great care.


    “Lumma, I hope all your wishese true!”


    “Thank you, Mr. Hills!” Lumma gratefully epted the gift bag, holding it tightly with a wide smile


    adorning her rosy cheeks. “I also wish you all the best! May your marriage be filled with love and


    harmony, and may your love endure for eternity!”


    Adam gently replied, “We will.”


    Lumma clutched the gift bag tightly, unwilling to let it go. It felt weighty, and she was eager to open it


    immediately. However, she felt a twinge of shyness and decided to set the gift box aside for the


    moment, nning to open itter in her room


    After all the gifts were distributed, everyone continued eating barbecue and watching the evening show.


    The show wasn’t particrly captivating, and by the end of it, there were only a few memorable


    performances.


    Despite the show’sck of excitement, it had be an annual tradition that everyone adhered to.


    Gathering around for a Christmas dinner seemed to capture the true essence of the holiday.