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.

front gate several

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

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

long already," Hayden said in disappointment,

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

his head and considered the possibility of that happening. Then, he nodded in agreement and continued

the sky turned dark. Natalie

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

Tobias aside and said, "Why don't you try

already called her. She didn't pick up," Disappointment flashed through Tobias'

had already called her hours ago, but no one

will come, Mother. Natalie already promised to come, and I trust her," He muttered, trying to convince himself

the wrong date? Or is it possible that she remembered it wrongly?" Cecilia suddenly

lips and didn't say a

It was very unlikely.

a smart child. He

a mistake.

case, why

Tobias felt as if thousands of daggers were stabbing at

started to consider the fact that maybe Natalie had not forgiven

she would rather break her promise to Hayden than come

Remington back to

junction.

was trying to cross Fortunately, the other driver stopped his car in time, so the impact was not as deadly. In addition, the

of her at the very last second. That was only why Natalie was able to come out unscathed. However, Remington got injured. His forehead was bleeding after being

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

could not persuade him to

hospital. I've had enough of it. I will not

couldn't stop him even if

about Remington going home alone, so she went back

something bad would happen to him again if he were to

fine. You don't have to stay with me," Remington said

until I

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

As your friend, I am very concerned about

and

arrived at Remington's apartment, Natalie suddenly noticed that

immediately felt his forehead with

with his, Remington felt as though jolts

His eyes gleamed.