Chapter 19: Thank You

"The shop will be closed for the next four days," declared Mr. Tanner after their shift was over for the day. "What? Why?" Winter asked. "It's for Thanksgiving, dear Winter. You should spend these holidays with your family," Mr. Tanner suggested and gave a pat on her head while Zane resisted the urge to roll his eyes. Winter sighed in disappointment once they walked out of the café. "What's wrong?" Zane asked her, his voice laced with concern. She pursed her lips and breathed out, "No one would be at home." "Where did they go?" He arched an eyebrow and put his hands in his pocket. "They went to my dad's hometown in Florida." She pouted. "And they didn't take me, saying my exams are starting this Monday." Zane chuckled and started to walk. "You should come and spend the day with my family." "That's a nice—" Her eyes widened. "Wait, what? With your family?" Seeing him nod, her heart started thumping loudly for some unknown reason. Just thinking about meeting his family made her