Chapter 461

The garden was illuminated by lights, their reflections shimmering on gleaming glass panes. Silhouettes could be seen moving inside the manor while the outside had been meticulously decorated to match the Christmas spirit. In years past, it had always been freezing during this time of the year. Despite the harsh temperature, the warm atmosphere brought on by the holiday season had been more than enough to make up for it. But this year was different. Xavier's heart was hollow. He felt a twinge of frustration as he got out of the car and looked toward the manor. "Mom, you can go in first." Xavier pulled out a box of cigarettes from his pocket. Despite only being dressed in a thin shirt, he rounded the corner to light up a smoke in the garden. Tamara followed a few steps behind him. "Smoking's bad for you. Didn't I tell you to stop a long time ago?" None of the Fultons condoned Xavier's smoking habit. He wasn't actually addicted; he would just get the urge to smoke whenever he was