Chapter 24

Silas nodded upon Shane’s orders. Suddenly remembering something, he piped up, “Mr. Shane, there’s still one more thing.”

“What is it?”

“When you were in the meeting earlier, Mr. Baker called and asked you out for dinner. He probably wants to ask you about the paternity test.”

“Okay,” replied Shane curtly.

At night, Joyce had just arrived at the Moonlight Restaurant, carrying two huge gift bags. “Sorry, Nat. I’m late.”

“It’s fine. We’ve just arrived too! Take a seat.” Natalie pulled a chair out for her.

Joyce sat down and passed a bag each to Connor and Sharon. “Happy birthday, darlings!”

“Thank you, Aunt Joyce!” The children received the gifts happily and kissed both of her cheeks.

Joyce laughed jovially, her eyes crinkling into tiny crescents. “Have you ordered anything yet?”

“Nope. We can’t possibly order when Aunt Joyce hasn’t reached yet. Here you go.” Natalie passed the menu to Joyce.

Taking it over, Joyce flipped the menu open and ordered two dishes that Connor and Sharon liked. Then, she passed the menu back to the waiter.

Soon, the waiter pushed a trolley over and served the dishes.

carried a cake over with a candle in the

delicious.” Staring at the cake, Sharon’s eyes gleamed as she swallowed

over his chest, Connor snorted in disdain. “Don’t all cakes taste the same? How delicious

eyes had

siblings, Natalie and Joyce shared

Connor’s cheeks. “Connor, can’t you

Connor, his words muffled because Joyce was squishing his cheeks

Natalie quickly interrupted, “Alright, Joyce. Let

released

he quickly got off the chair and chose a seat further away

Joyce is awesome, except when she’s squishing

sit next to her

Joyce and I wish the both of you a very merry birthday and will have all the joy

the candle. Then, they closed their eyes and

Natalie’s heart melted

birthday today. Soon, they would turn five years

passed by so

toddlers who could barely walk.

but

to use the washroom.” At that moment, Sharon, who had finished making her wish,

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