My Hockey Alpha



Chapter 0616

Nina

As Tyler and I sat in the kitchen indulging in some ice cream and swapping horrible ex-boyfriend and ex-girlfriend stories, I finally caught sight of my mother for the first time all day. Her hair was a bit frazzled as she carried a box in her arms, and I could tell just from looking at her that she had been bustling around all morning.

"Mom," I said, shooting her a confused look, "what are you doing?"

She huffed as she set the box down. "You haven't heard?" she asked. "The Moon Goddess Festival is kicking off with a party this weekend. I'm decorating."

I swallowed my bite of ice cream and furrowed my brow. "Dad told me earlier," I said. "But you know you don't need to break your back over it, right? Does dad even know you're rushing around on your own?"

My mother, exchanging glances with me and Tyler, shrugged her shoulders. "I don't like sitting around and letting the servants do everything," she said. "I tried it when we first came here, and it just doesn't feel... right. So I'm helping."

Tyler and I shot each other a glance, and then I nodded, clearing away our bowls of ice cream and setting them in the sink.

"We'll help then," I said.

But our mother shook her head. "Absolutely not," she insisted. "Tyler is still sick, and you-

"Mom," Tyler said with a chuckle. "It's fine. I think we can handle putting up streamers and running errands." Mom stared at us for a few moments, still not seeming to believe us, before she finally seemed to give in and nodded, her shoulders slumping slightly. "Alright," she said. "Would you two mind taking the car and picking up the arrangements from the florist? I put it under your father's name, Nina."

I nodded, already reaching for the keys. "On it."

Before I knew it, Taylor and I were on our way into town, singing along to the radio and pestering each other just like old times. We picked up the arrangements from the florist and carefully loaded them into the back of the car, then made our way back.

It was nice, honestly, spending time with him. It had felt like so long since my brother and I could just be alone together, and since he was in such good health lately, it made it even more fun. And besides, I knew that this was better than sitting around the mansion all day ruminating and moping.

I had a new determination in my heart thanks to Jessica's recovery and the witch's help, and I hadn't seen a single glimpse of the shadow entity. I just hoped that Enzo was okay, but I knew that as long as we had each other, he could handle Mila.Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

And she would pay for what she had done-what she had, quite possibly, done to others as well.

When we arrived at home, however, Taylor got a call from Angie and left to take it. I carried the floral arrangements inside on my own. As I entered the main hall, I could see my mom directing the placement of centerpieces and draping colorful banners from the walls.

I approached her with a smile, ready to lend a hand. "Hey, mom, I'm back," I said, setting the floral arrangements down on the floor, out of the way. "Anything else I can do?"

She turned to me, her eyes lighting up with appreciation as she saw the beautiful flowers waiting for her. "That was fast," she said. "Actually, we could use a little extra help decorating the banquet hall. You sure you're up for it?"

I nodded and followed her into the grand banquet hall, which was already taking shape as a stunning venue for the party.

Long tables were being adorned with silk tablecloths, and silver candleholders stood at attention, ready to hold tall, elegant candles.

The entire room looked beautiful, just as it always did when banquets were held here. The paintings depicting my family history looked as elegant as ever, the colors having been retouched recently.