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.

miss. Still, she hoped — just a little

she got was a casual question

in. Even with so many people celebrating, Chris’ silence

answering everyone, Maia set her

guests were already snapping selfies and updating

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make the most of it, they barely managed to hide their 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 Maia

sudden wave of attention was perfect for promoting their businesses and flagship products. Passing up a chance like this would have been a

of it all. Maia had just spent four years behind bars. How had she become the star of the evening right

sure that he was awake, Richard pinched his arm. Suddenly, a heavy feeling

of the courtyard, away from the glittering crowd, Rosanna and Stacy stood like

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