Chapter 27

My mom spent all morning in the kitchen. Dishes spread across the table. She had been waiting for Patrick and me.

At the table, Patrick talked and acted decently. He was charming even when he was eating.

He always had the right thing to reply with when my mom and lan said something.

It was like they had been friends for ages.

This was what I had always wanted. But with Antonio, it never happened.

I had always dreamed of going home with my beloved one, having dinner with my family, and everyone being happy.

Now, Patrick sat there. It felt like it was where he belonged.

After lunch, lan wanted to cut the cake.

I was confused. He never liked sweet foods.

Why was he so anxious today?

My mom whispered to me, "Patrick made the cake himself. He knows you have a sweet tooth. He learned it specially for you."

Today was full of surprises. Still, my heart raced with excitement.

I stole a glance at Patrick, closed my eyes, and made a wish.

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Chapter 27

128 Moochers

I celebrated my birthday with

cakes. On my birthday, he would take me out for dinner and

and wish Antonio

to a cake, saying I might as well make

never honestly told me he didn't love me, and my wish remained a

first birthday I had after

out, Patrick whispered to

eyes met.

wish would

we cut the cake, lan's phone rang

it, he looked confused

is home with us.

other end of

to your colleague? Why is Antonio looking for you everywhere

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Patrick, who was near us, and decided to tell the

him. I

tighter. His

ex-boyfriend. Now that he knew my scumbag ex-boyfriend was his friend, he blew

my buddy, but you treated me like

up, lan

so furious I did everything to mollify him but

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