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."

head rested against Aaron's shoulder. Her gaze was unfocused as if she might fall asleep

at the sight. She waved back

Emma, the lively atmosphere

playing on her lips. "You actually sneaked back. When did you

today, she would've completely forgotten it was

grip around her hand, his voice warm as

schedule from afternoon until night just so he could be here for

his eyes spoke volumes. He had been pushing himself

to go out of your way for my

didn't mind skipping the celebration. After all, she had

without hesitation. "No way. From now on, I'm spending every

together. If he couldn't even be there for her birthday, what did that say about

spread in her chest. She

"Okay."

else to say, but the feeling in her heart swelled, settling deep

unfeeling. And yet, he had set everything aside just to

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

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