When Brook left Bones Manor, obvious anger was written across his face.
Though Hassen remained expressionless, Millison heard the sound of something being smashed that night.
Terrified, Millison instinctively hugged the cat in her arms tighter.
The cat was also startled by the sudden noise and let out a "meow."
Although Millison's body trembled involuntarily, her eyes were filled with delight.
Brook must have angered Hassen, which was why he had slunk away in disgrace.
He had not even taken the carriage.
Millison, who had been fretting over Brook's appearance, received Morti's gag order.
Brook was not to be mentioned at home.
No one was to be told that Brook had come by.
And it was emphasized that Brook's surname was Lott.
Millison could not help cheering.
She jumped three meters into the air.
o(≧v≦)o~~ This was wonderful.
The family fortune was still hers.
This was simply the best Christmas present she had ever received.
Meanwhile, Brook was also opening Christmas presents at home.
Hermione's gift was a brown scarf she had knitted herself.
A simple little lion had been embroidered onto the scarf.
It was just a little ugly.
Hermione spent every day in the library. Brook truly did not know where she had found the time to knit that scarf.
Sprout's gift was a pot of Exploding Corn.
It was a magical plant unique to Great Xia.
With a gentle poke, the kernels would explode and turn into popcorn.
Soft, sweet, and delicious.
Professor McGonagall's gift was a pure white kitten created with Transfiguration.
It was incredibly adorable!
Most importantly, the kitten did not need feeding or litter cleaning, and it did not shed.
All he had to do every day was pet it and bury his face in its fur to his heart's content.
Hagrid had sent