Finding Christmas Joy | Excerpt 6 of 7

EXCERPT 6/7
Melonie followed Patricia through the living room, only half-listening as her hostess chatted about Starlight Lodge’s plans for the week. The rooms passed in a flash of green, red, and gold. Melonie hoisted her suitcase higher and walked up the wooden steps, her elbow brushing against the garland that wrapped around the banister. Little red ornament balls hung tastefully from the greenery.“It’s beautiful in here!” Melonie inserted when Patricia paused in her monologue.
“Why, thank y...