Chapter 1929

To someone less acquainted with him, his straightforwardness might seem odd.

Despite his efforts to master the art of romance, Hilliard’s approach remained endearingly straightforward.

Jennifer felt a twinge of irritation at Hilliard’s suggestion and politely declined, “You might be done with your work, but I’m not.

I won’t be joining you.

Hilliard was taken aback by her response.

Did she think he hadn’t done his part to help her finish her work?

He approached her again, concern in his voice.

“Is there something urgent that needs finishing? Let me help.

This is the first time I’m here to celebrate your birthday.

Are you sure you want to miss out?”

down, her

more than twenty

year feels the

It’s not that exciting.

and hopeful, took

is different because

That makes it special.

her mind wandering to the typical date scenarios: movies, dinner, perhaps

a flutter of excitement

mentioned earlier that she’d be locking up the

thinking of going back, it

to

speechless, struggling to believe

hurried to reassure her, “She’s doing this because she cares about

and she knows I’ll look after

to see?” Jennifer inquired, her curiosity

popular romance film?” he

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