Following their engagement, the Christmas Eve party transitioned into an engagement party, and it was the discussion on every corner of the room.
Evelyn was the first to reach them. Her eyes shimmered with tears as she embraced them both. Her voice wavered as she whispered, "Thank you, Lucy. You gave me the best Christmas gift I could have asked for."
"Just Lucy? What about me? Don't I get any credit?" Tom asked with a teasing smile as he embraced her and brushed off her tears.
Evelyn chuckled through her tears, shaking her head. "It wasn't exactly up to you," she teased before turning her attention back to Lucy. She cupped Lucy's face gently, her touch warm and maternal. "Tom couldn't have chosen a better woman. Thank you, Lucy."
