The butler and his wife were touched and pleasantly surprised by the gifts. For them, receiving a gift from Maria was a sign of being seen as more than just servants but as family and friends.

Simon personally handed the gifts to them, saying sincerely: “Merry Christmas. Thank you for all your hard work over the years.”

“Merry Christmas. We don’t find it hard at all,” Pedro said, his voice choked with emotion, while Iris nodded gratefully, feeling honored to serve the Gonzalez family.

The other servants looked on enviously, hoping to one day receive a Christmas gift from their masters as well. For them, the gift’s significance was not...