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“Mr. Guzman, do you need Mr. Stephen Hanson’s contact info?” Gregory asked, looking all businesslike as he finished re–wrapping the bandage. “I can get it for you.”

“No need,” Ryan said, casting a brief glance at the still–pale guy. “I don’t have time to worry about someone who doesn’t matter.”

With that, he walked off without sticking around.

After getting into the car, he realized he’d actually knocked on Ryan’s window just to ask why he hadn’t left yet. ‘Talk about a pointless move,‘ he thought, a bit amused at himself.

He turned, shot one last look through the back window, then shrugged it off and told the driver, “Let’s go.”

Jeffrey didn’t leave right away. He had Gregory drive the car to a spot hidden from view, and they waited quietly until 10:30 PM, when brilliant fireworks exploded over the front yard of the villa, painting the night sky with color. Only then did Jeffrey finally head out.

He pulled out his phone and shot her a quick message: [Happy birthday, Rebecca.]

Rebecca saw it.

She gazed out her window at the never–ending fireworks. ‘He set that up just for me, Rebecca thought softly to herself.

Just like in Jelasburg, fireworks weren’t banned in Honnala unless there was some special situation. Every year on her birthday, Jeffrey would work things out with the officials, come up with some reason, and make sure she had fireworks. This year was no different.

Midnight rolled around.

Rebecca opened up Jeffrey’s chat, typed out “Happy birthday,” and had her finger on send. Just as she was about to tap it, she suddenly hesitated.

Jeffrey hadn’t mentioned taking her back to Jelasburg these past few days, and he’d been calm the whole time. But still, they hadn’t officially split up yet.

After mulling it over, she erased the message.

Just then, Jeffrey texted her: [It’s your birthday. Got any wishes? (Don’t pick anything about me.)]

Rebecca hesitated for a beat.

Every year, she’d make two birthday wishes–one for herself and another for Jeffrey, right after midnight when it turned into his birthday. She’d asked once why he never made a wish of his own, but his answer was always the same: the only thing he ever wanted was to stay by her side.

His wish had already come true, so nothing else mattered to him.

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In all five years of their marriage, Jeffrey had made every single one of her wishes come true—no exceptions.

Jeffrey: Just tell me what you want. I’ll make it happen.J

the chat

now, these kinds of mixed signals really didn’t make sense anymore. Answering him now would just make him think they still

minutes, but she still

it for sure.‘ Jeffrey thought, noticing the “typing…” bubble pop up in the chat–that was all the proof he

hesitation, he sent another message:

Rebecca: [??]

ever actually send him a blessing?‘

She glanced at Rebecca’s phone screen,

really,” Rebecca

dry hair and sat down next to Rebecca. “Have you ever considered

glanced over at

decides to cut her off completely,” Jessica asked seriously, “what if he comes back to you, wanting to patch

anything,” Rebecca answered, firm.

Jessica said, exhaling

night, the two of

a proper sleepover, sharing the bed like

gossiped about Rebecca and Jeffrey, then moved on to the Quinn family and the Guzman family. Soon enough, Jessica was spilling all the juiciest office drama,

“Let’s just

bed. Her head was still fuzzy from staying up all night. “I’ve

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showed up at the spot

woman in a tailored business suit approached–the kind of person whose calm confidence made everyone around her relax. Her hair was neatly swept back, and she radiated a brisk

seeing Ms. White, Attorney, yet she still found herself admiring

didn’t keep you waiting,” Ms. White, Attorney said, settling in across

exchanged a couple

down at the hospital. It wasn’t exactly fresh news anymore–just

see if by any chance something unexpected would come up,” Ms. White, Attorney said knowingly–after all, we’re talking about Jeffrey here. “Since there’s nothing more to be done, I’ll head to

Rebecca nodded. “Alright.”

need to know before we

“Sure,” Rebecca nodded.

Attorney warned, laying it all out. “He’s the type to play dirty just to keep from signing

me, I’m ready

could just ignore the court’s calls and pretend he never got served, so the documents end up getting posted publicly. After that, he might start tossing

tricks actually get him anywhere, he’s just dragging it out for as long as

all these little delays piled up, just getting

White, Attorney said, handing Rebecca all the paperwork she’d prepared. “Take a look.

looked them over.

Ms. White, Attorney

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