Chapter 69

Lola

Christmas came by faster than I wanted it. A season that used to be my favorite holiday period only brought me so much sadness.

Dad was no longer there to assist me in seasoning the turkey. We hadn't even bothered to set up the Christmas tree. My heart was just like the weather, chilly and dreary.

“Merry Christmas,” Mom said when she came to the dining.

We didn't prepare a feast so I opted for the easiest meal which was a bowl of cereal. I was about to take the last bite when she joined me. Instantly, my appetite evaporated.

“Is there anything that screams merry about...