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moonberry and mint, designed to help clear my head from Victoria's wine attack.

His breath caught audibly as he noticed what I was looking at. I felt rather than saw him move closer, until he stood just behind my chair, looking over my shoulder at Lily's notebook.

I turned the page, revealing Lily's childish handwriting. The words were carefully formed, each letter a testament to her concentration.

"Mommy said it's true. Daddy will celebrate my birthday with me alone."

The next entry, dated the night before her birthday: "My wish has come true. I am super happy."

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And finally, the last entry she'd ever make: "Tomorrow, I will be the happiest child in the world."

She'd drawn several smiley faces around this declaration, emphasizing her joy and anticipation.

I felt Ethan stiffen behind me. His breathing changed, becoming shallow and uneven. I refused to look at him, keeping my eyes fixed on Lily's hopeful words.

"She called to confirm," he said quietly, his voice rough with emotion. The night before her birthday."

silent, letting his guilt build with

when she emphasized the word 'alone,"

so excited. I

air between us, heavy

did say no," I finally responded, my voice barely above a whisper. "Not with words, but with actions. You never showed

as they walked through the entrance of Moonlight Fair. Ethan carrying

had drawn herself with an enormous smile, radiating the pure happiness and anticipation she'd felt about spending

heard a choked sound from behind me. When Ethan spoke again, his voice was

"I'm sorry."

something inside me. I whirled around to face him, my emerald eyes burning

at him like poison. "Ethan Stone, your apology is

widened at my vehemence. For once, the

I begged you?" I continued, rising from the chair to stand before him.

across his face-me on my knees, tears streaming down my

I reminded him bitterly. "But that

the bowl of

his voice carrying an

escaped my throat. "Make it up? How? Do you know how long Lily waited for you

my

Ethan. More than ten

let alone a