It was already ten o'clock at night when Charlotte returned home after a long day at work.

It was pitch-black in the house. None of the lights were left on in wait for her.

She fumbled for her house slippers in the dark, but just as she put her flats into the shoe cabinet...

The lights in the living room suddenly flickered on, and the successive bangs of party poppers invaded her ears.

Immediately after, Sheryl brought the carefully prepared cake up to Charlotte with Anne's assistance.

"Happy birthday, mommy!"

"Happy birthday, Lottie!"

Welcomed with the warm scene in front of her, Charlotte was so moved that she teared up. Today was her birthday.

"Mommy, you're one year older. You're a big girl now. Don't cry," said Sheryl with a stern expression.

was instantly amused by her precious

birthday routine, Charlotte made a

back to her room and cheekily brought out a

here is a gift

Charlotte subconsciously assumed it was Anne's arrangement, but

looked at Charlotte giddily and urged, "Mommy, quick, open

Charlotte opened the box and the jade-colored dress laying in it startled

look

dress, Charlotte had no doubt

Sheryl had imagined. Instead,

did you get the money to

knew that Sheryl had a habit of saving her pocket money by avoiding unnecessary spending, but the little allowance she

it. Realizing it was

turned Sheryl a little nervous. She squeezed her small hands together and asked, "Mommy,

heart, and she couldn't bear to blame her daughter. Still, thinking

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