Essel’s Pov After a brief search through the kitchen cabinets and refrigerator, we successfully located all the necessary ingredients. I should not have been surprised, as the Davis household maintains a well-stocked kitchen. “This will be quite intriguing,” Michael remarked, surveying the assortment of candy we had collected. We had gathered M&M’s, gumdrops, candy canes, and even a candy snowman. “I have never constructed a gingerbread house before.” “I am pleased to know that you are open to this,” I replied, giving him a reassuring pat on the shoulder. “Please sort the candies and place them into bowls while I prepare the royal icing.” Michael began to open the candy packages and organize the contents into separate bowls. Meanwhile, I filled a pastry bag with icing and set up the fo

