The Envelope That Changed Everything

chocolate?”

Thomas blinked back into the present. “Yes, Lilybug. Hot chocolate and marshmallows.”

“And pancakes tomorrow?”

“Yes.”

“And presents?”

He laughed softly. “Yes. Presents.”

“Okay,” Lily said, satisfied.

Satisfied was a fragile state for a four-year-old. Thomas held onto it carefully.

Upstairs, after boots were kicked off and coats hung up and Lily continue reading …