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

past five years, I celebrated my birthday

my birthday, he would take me

and wish Antonio and

me for making a wish to a cake,

But he never honestly told me he didn't

I had after I left Antonio. It

out, Patrick whispered to me, "Grace, each of your wishes will

eyes met. I nodded

wish would come true

cut the cake, lan's phone rang

he looked confused and

with us. We're celebrating

the other end of the line.

your work to your colleague? Why is Antonio looking for you

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near

with him. I guess he didn't take it

grasped the phone tighter. His eyes dripped

that he knew my scumbag ex-boyfriend was his

his phone, "I've always seen you as my buddy, but you treated me

up, lan

everything to mollify

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