Chapter 287

A figure stood outside, lurking in the shadows with a camera. They snapped countless photos of them.

By the time dinner wrapped up, two hours had passed.

Yasmine checked the time and noticed it was getting late. She turned to Emma, who was still playing with her Barbie dolls, and said softly, "Sweetie, it's time to go home."

It wasn't often that Austin was home. It was only right to give the couple some time alone.

Emma hugged her dolls tightly and looked up, her big eyes filled with confusion.

"Already?" Though reluctant, she obediently stood up.

Aaron stepped forward and scooped her into his arms.

She was visibly tired compared to earlier. She rested limply against Aaron's shoulder, her tiny arms still clutching her doll.

Suzanne gathered up the rest of the dolls and handed them to Yasmine.

Emma waved her hand at Suzanne. "Bye, Aunt Suzanne."

gaze was unfocused as if she

sight. She

Yasmine and Aaron left with Emma, the lively atmosphere faded, leaving only Suzanne

on her lips. "You actually sneaked back.

happened today, she would've completely forgotten it

grip around her hand, his

had cleared his entire schedule from afternoon until night just so

his eyes spoke volumes. He

to go out of your way for my birthday if you're

all, she had spent plenty

"No way. From now on, I'm spending

barely finding time to be together. If he couldn't even be there for her birthday, what did that say

warm spread in her

"Okay."

say, but the feeling in her heart swelled, settling deep within her. Austin was the fourth son of

as ruthless, sharp, and utterly unfeeling. And yet, he had set

softened as he looked at her. "Don't overthink it. Is there anything else you'd like

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