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."

Her gaze was unfocused

at the sight. She waved back and whispered,

left with Emma, the lively atmosphere

gaze to Austin, a teasing smile playing on her

today,

her hand, his voice warm as he replied, "This

had cleared his entire schedule from afternoon until night just so he could be here for

exhaustion in his eyes spoke volumes. He had been pushing himself hard these

her heart aching a little. "You don't have to go out of your way for my birthday

mind skipping the celebration. After all, she had spent plenty of

without hesitation. "No way. From now

were already so busy, barely finding time to be together. If he couldn't even be there for her

warm spread in her

"Okay."

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

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

her. "Don't overthink

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