“James, did you kick him out?” she asked, hands on hips, mouth an angry line. “Don’t be melodramatic, Avery. He left on his own accord, right Lily?” “Yes, he had other plans, Aves,” Lily said quickly. She hated being in the middle of Putnam family fights. She tried to be Switzerland whenever possible, much to Avery’s chagrin. “James was sent in here to invite him to eat with us,” Avery said, glaring at James. “Well, he had to go. Strange fellow. Just can’t get a read on him,” James said. “I’m famished though, is dinner ready?” Avery eyed her brother and shot a Lily a look. She shrugged. “Yes, it’s ready. Millie has put everything out, buffet style. Since it’s just the four of us and mom. Jessica has already helped herself. Rude.” “Whatever, Avery,” James said and headed past them toward the kitchen. “Coming, Lily?” Avery asked. Lily would have preferred to stay in the glow of the library Christmas tree and remember the warmth of Cole’s embrace, the smell of him, mingled with the Christmas candles and pine.
What do You think about The Trouble With Christmas?
