The next day, New Year's Eve.
Early in the morning, the alley was filled with a joyous and festive atmosphere, with neighbors visiting and exchanging gifts everywhere.
The usually quiet Easton Family house became unusually lively due to this day.
Antonio Easton had done many good deeds in the past and treated his neighbors well. Now bedridden with a serious illness, the neighbors would either come to visit or bring some gifts to show their respect.
Nora Scott stayed home but was too lazy to greet them, leaving it all to Marcus Shaw.
Last night, it snowed all night long. When morning came, the heavy snow stopped, leaving a thick blanket of snow covering the courtyard. Marcus Shaw spent half an hour clearing only a path, leaving the rest piled up and unattended.
"Are you planning to spend the day holed up in the bedroom?"
Laura Collins walked in and saw the game-playing homebody, Nora.
"Yeah."
The homebody Nora admitted frankly.