Even during the Christmas holiday, heirs like Anabel and Alexander remained busy, with social obligations seamlessly woven into their lives.
Only families like the Carter family could truly kick back and relax, free from the burdens of family visits, indulging in whatever leisure activities they chose. Arthur and Alaric made time every day to teach Maria how to drive, practicing in the parking lot of their community with the car Avery had given Arthur.
They kept the speed excruciatingly low; one brother sat in the passenger seat, guiding Maria, while the other patrolled the area, ensuring that no pets or kids wandered in and caused an accident. Fortunately, the parking lot was mostly empty, with hardly a car in sight.
