Chapter 533:

Pattie sent a text, teasing, “So I’m your best friend, but I don’t even get a birthday dinner? You ignored my call! You owe me, and you know I won’t forgive you that easily!”

Maia answered, “I’m with my family today, but I promise, tomorrow I’ll take you out for a real feast.”

When Maia mentioned family, she was really talking about Ethan and Kathie.

Elvira chimed in, “Happy birthday, Maia! Your present is on the way, so keep an eye out for it!”

A few others dropped simple notes. “Happy birthday, boss!”

Scrolling through the flood of messages, Maia paused for a second.

Amid all the cheerful wishes, Chris’ message caught her eye because it was different. “I finished the dinner you made. Are you coming home tonight?”

She stared at the message, not sure how to react.

birthday, but by now, it was nearly impossible to miss. Still,

got was a casual

in. Even with so many people celebrating, Chris’ silence made her happiness feel smaller. Maybe she should stop expecting anything

everyone, Maia set

younger guests were already snapping selfies and updating their

birthday party! Let me show you how gorgeous she looks

internet, but my dad and I are actually here with Maia, wishing her a

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numbers kept climbing as people

enthusiasm. For them, this was an unbeatable publicity moment. They quickly contacted their families, urging them to get on Twitter and post birthday wishes for

flagship products. Passing up a chance like this would have been a real

years behind bars. How had she become the star of the evening right after her

was awake, Richard pinched his arm. Suddenly, a heavy feeling of regret

away from the glittering crowd,

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