Chapter 334: Christmas together
The snow outside continued to fall softly, painting the world in a winter wonderland as Remo glanced over at Abby. She was standing by the Christmas tree, her eyes sparkling in the soft glow of the lights. Her cheeks were rosy from the warmth of the fire, and she looked more beautiful than ever.
"You’re staring," Abby said, catching his gaze, a playful smirk tugging at the corner of her lips.
Remo shrugged, leaning against the doorframe with his arms crossed, a half-smile on his face. "Can’t help it. You’re impossible to look away from."
Abby rolled her eyes, but the blush on her cheeks deepened. She crossed the room, her steps light and graceful as she approached him. "Well, it’s Christmas," she said, lifting a brow. "Aren’t you supposed to be helping me, instead of just standing there looking all broody?"
He chuckled softly, reaching out to pull her into his arms. "Broody, huh?" His voice lowered, teasing. "I’m just appreciating my present."
She laughed, swatting at his chest playfully, but didn’t pull away. "I haven’t given you a present yet."
"Oh?" His eyes sparkled with mischief. "Then I must be wrong. Maybe you’re my gift."
Abby’s laughter filled the room, the sound warming him more than the fire ever could. "I thought the tough mafia boss wasn’t into Christmas."
"I wasn’t," he murmured, leaning closer to brush his lips against her temple, "until you."
Her heart fluttered at his words, and she looked up at him, her smile softening into something more tender. "You’re just saying that to get out of helping me decorate."
"I’ve done my part." He gestured to the beautifully lit tree behind her, which he had spent an hour putting together under her direction. "You’re the one who insisted on making the house look like a holiday movie set."