Woman Sees the Face of the Santa She Hired and Realizes the Past She Feared Has Caught up with Her — Story of the Day

Lisa believed that a perfect Christmas was one spent with family. Lisa wished for her daughter to have the full, happy family she herself had never experienced. However, when the Santa she had hired revealed his face, she realized the importance of being careful what you wish for.

On Christmas Eve, the Marble family gathered in their cozy living room, the soft glow of twinkling lights from the Christmas tree casting warm patterns on the walls.

The aroma of roasted turkey, buttery mashed potatoes, and freshly baked bread filled the air.

Lisa moved gracefully between the kitchen and the table, her hands full of steaming dishes.

She was the kind of hostess who made everything look effortless, her holiday apron dusted with a sprinkle of flour from the cookies she had baked earlier.

Meanwhile, Robert entertained their giggling daughter, Ashley, who clung to his shoulders like a tiny adventurer on a great expedition.

“Spread your arms like you’re an airplane, Ashley,” Robert instructed, his voice buzzing with enthusiasm as he mimicked the deep rumble of a plane engine.

Ashley squealed with delight, her arms stretched wide as she wobbled slightly.

“I’m flying, Daddy!” she yelled, her voice ringing like a tiny bell.

“Careful, Captain! We’re hitting turbulence,” Robert joked, swaying exaggeratedly from side to side.

Lisa paused by the table, wiping her hands on a towel, and watched them with a soft smile.

“Time to land, dinner is ready,” she called out, her voice warm and teasing.

Robert made a dramatic engine noise as he lowered Ashley to the floor.

“Boeing 747 coming in for landing, woo-woo-woo!”

Ashley laughed even harder, tugging on Robert’s sleeve.

“Later, sweetheart,” Robert promised, kneeling to her eye level. “First, we need fuel. Pilots have to eat too.”

As they sat down to dinner, Lisa glanced at her family. The clinking of silverware and Ashley’s happy chatter...