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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

chat window without

anymore. Answering him now would just make

minutes, but

sure.‘ Jeffrey thought, noticing the “typing…” bubble pop up

hesitation, he sent another message: [Received

Rebecca: [??]

send him a blessing?‘ Rebecca muttered inwardly, completely

a bit annoyed. She glanced at Rebecca’s phone screen, which was

really,” Rebecca

through her mostly dry hair and sat down next to Rebecca.

at her. “What is

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

answered, firm. “The divorce is

Jessica said, exhaling

night, the two of them crashed

a proper sleepover, sharing the

Rebecca and Jeffrey, then moved on to the Quinn family and the Guzman family. Soon enough,

was so tired she could barely keep her eyes open. “Let’s just sleep in a bit

staying up all night. “I’ve got a meeting with Ms. White,

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Rebecca showed up at the spot where she was

when a composed, professional–looking woman in a tailored business suit approached–the kind of person whose calm confidence made everyone around her relax. Her hair

Rebecca’s second time seeing Ms. White, Attorney, yet she still found herself admiring

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

a couple

filled her in again about everything that had gone down at

fine, honestly. I only had you go to 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 the court tomorrow and submit the lawsuit. Just hang tight and let me handle

Rebecca nodded. “Alright.”

to know before we get started,”

“Sure,” Rebecca nodded.

real marathon, so you’d better buckle up,” Ms. White, Attorney warned, laying it all out. “He’s the type to play dirty just to

even blink. “Trust me, I’m

never got served, so the documents end up getting posted publicly. After that, he

show–none of those tricks actually get him anywhere, he’s just dragging it out for

these little delays piled up, just

Rebecca all the paperwork she’d prepared. “Take a look. If it all looks good,

them over. “No

Ms. White, Attorney

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