(Scarlett’s POV)
I'm helping Lily button her red velvet dress when my phone buzzes. Jasper's name flashes on the screen, and my stomach does that stupid flutter.
His text is simple: "Can Lily and I spend Christmas together? I know it's last minute, but maybe we could celebrate as a family today."
As a family. The words hit harder than they should.
Lily looks up from struggling with her patent leather shoes. "Is that Daddy?"
"Yes." I stare at the message, thumb hovering over the keyboard. "He wants to spend Christmas with us."
Her face lights up like the Christmas tree downtown. "Can we, Mama? All three of us together?"
The hope in her voice breaks something inside me. After the divorce, Jasper will move on. Probably marry Virginia, start over. Lily might have to split holidays betwe
