“Attention, everyone!” Mr. White gently tapped his knife on the side of his crystal glass, capturing everyone’s attention. "My wife and I would like to thank you all for coming and to wish you a very Merry Christmas! May the feast begin!"

“Merry Christmas!” everyone said in unison as they held up their wine glasses and took a sip. Roxanne and Liam did the same, even though her heart wasn’t in it. But she refused to be a wet blanket. She resolved herself to enjoy the evening… regardless.

Waiters brought out a traditional Christmas dinner with a Christmas goose, stuffed with Cranberry Dressing, along with cranberry sauce, Green Bean Casserole,...