Blimey, My Kid's the Heir to the Billionaire Boss! by Nora Hoover

Chapter 254

Chapter 254 Unhappy Birthday

All secrets could be shared, except for the one about the keepshakes.

Micah's eyes dropped, and he silently slid the menu toward her with a gesture suggesting her to place an order.

"Surprise me." Sadie handed the menu back to the hovering restaurant manager, feigning nonchalance. "What's gotten into you today, inviting me out for dinner?" It seemed to be the first time he had taken her out as Micah.

He paused for a moment, then suddenly announced, "It's my birthday today!"

"What?" Sadie was taken aback. She had no idea it was his birthday and had nothing prepared.

"I also visited the cemetery," he said, his voice low as he swirled his wine glass with a deep gaze. "To see my mother."

The dim light cast on his face, revealing an inscrutable somberness.

"Oh..." Sadie replied cautiously, curious about where his mother rested but too apprehensive to probe further.

Something felt off about him today, and she feared that a misstep might provoke his ire.

"How's the new house? Are you settling in well?" Micah shifted the conversation, looking up at her.

"It's great." Sadie nodded with a smile. "Thank you!"

"Enjoy your weekend. See you Monday at the office," he said, taking a sip of his drink.

"Sure." Sadie raised her glass to him. "Happy Birth—"

"Don't say it." Micah cut her off abruptly, his brow furrowed, a chilling intensity in his eyes.

stunned. 'What is wrong with him? Isn't it his birthday? What could be wrong with wishing him well?' Sensing the tension, Micah clinked his glass against hers as a peace offering and drained his wine

her drink, exhaled deeply, and remarked,

a little more tonight." Micah chuckled, liking how the wine brought a charming flush to her

warm face. "I'm a lightweight and not exactly the best drunk.

her last inebriated incident, passionate and

throat as

"What are

then, the manager served a lavish French

cake by

it right away,"

a hand dismissively. "Everyone can clear

wish." The manager

dining room quieted down, leaving just the two of them to dine in

and fine cuisine, adorning

no need for it." Micah poured himself half a glass

worried. "But I didn't

the best

held a suggestive warmth as he filled her glass

more..." Sadie's cheeks were

to get drunk.

returned to his drink, his meal

you today?" Sadie noticed something was off. "Are you not in the

and then spoke slowly.

taken aback.

didn't want to hear "Happy Birthday", the absence of a cake, the visit to the gravesite,

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255