My Heart only Beats for You

Balloons were hanging all around the house. There was a special dessert station filled with scrumptious assortments and a huge birthday cake in the middle of the table. Tobias had come home early from work that day.

When he returned, Cecilia was busy supervising the servants as they decorated the living room. Cecilia had heard from Hayden that Natalie was coming to celebrate Tobias's birthday that night. She was more than elated. This signified a good beginning to Natalie and Tobias's relationship.

If Natalie was willing to celebrate Tobias's birthday, she probably still had feelings for him.

When Cecilia saw that Tobias had finally come back home from work, she pointed at the decorations and asked with a smile, "We've almost finished setting up. What do you think?" Tobias glanced through the room and nodded, "Thank you for your hard work, Mother."

Cecilia gave a tiny laugh, "That's my job. This is my first time decorating the house for your birthday."

She knew that Tobias never liked birthday parties, so she had never organized one for him before.

But this year's birthday was different. Natalie was coming, and she wanted to create a warm and loving atmosphere for Natalie.

She was certain that Natalie's mood would also improve if they were in a vibrant atmosphere.

"I hope your relationship with Natalie will take a turn for the better," Cecilia told Tobias earnestly.

Tobias' eyes glinted with hope and anticipation.

He patted Cecilia's shoulder and reassured her, "Don't worry, Mother. It will."

Just then, Hayden skipped towards them in excitement, jumping with joy.

He grabbed Tobias' hand and exclaimed, "Daddy, did you see? Everything is so beautifully decorated. I can see a lot of my favorite cakes and cookies on that table."

He swallowed some saliva greedily and continued with a solemn face, "But Grandma won't let me eat them now. She said that I can only start eating when Natalie comes. Don't you think I am a good boy, Daddy? I can resist the temptation of such delicious food."

"Yes, you're a good boy," Tobias chuckled, ruffling his son's hair.

Soon, it was six o'clock in the evening. Tobias was hopeful and looking forward to Natalie's arrival.

On the other hand, Cecilia also looked a little nervous.

Hayden couldn't wait. He was jumping all around, looking forward to Natalie's arrival.

However, ten minutes had passed but Natalie still did not show up.

"Maybe Natalie's taxi is running late? It's not easy to get a taxi at this hour," Cecilia sighed, "It's our fault. We didn't arrange for a driver to pick her up."

They waited patiently until half- past six. Yet, Natalie was still nowhere to be seen.

to the front gate several

pouted and asked, "What happened, Daddy? Why isn't

worry. Natalie already promised you that she would come, so she will. She must have been delayed

been so long already," Hayden said

too late. The sun hasn't set yet, so let's wait for a

considered the possibility of that happening. Then, he nodded

Natalie was still nowhere

as he whined, "Why hasn't Natalie come yet? How could she lie to me? She already promised me she would come." Beside him, Cecilia fidgeted

"Why don't you try calling Natalie?

pick up," Disappointment flashed through

her hours ago, but no one

come, and I trust her," He muttered, trying to convince himself the same

is it possible that she remembered it wrongly?"

his lips and didn't say

It was very unlikely.

a smart child.

a mistake.

case, why wasn't Natalie

of a sudden, Tobias felt as if thousands of daggers

consider the fact that

break her promise to Hayden than come here

Remington back to

junction.

into a minor car accident that noon. A car crashed into Remington's car when he was trying to cross Fortunately, the other driver stopped his car in time, so the impact was not as deadly. In addition, the airbag in the car

got injured. His forehead was bleeding after being cut by some windscreen shards, and he was rushed to the hospital

seemed fine now, he would likely suffer a high fever soon due to the possible infection of his wounds. However,

not

the hospital. I've had enough of it. I will not stay in the hospital anymore," He rejected

stop him even if

worried about Remington going home alone, so she

that something bad would happen to him again if he were to drive in such

You don't have to

I see you back in your apartment safe and

lips curled into a grin, "You're that worried

I am

snorted and said

Natalie

forehead with the back

her skin came in contact with his,

His eyes gleamed.