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 daughter's witty

routine, Charlotte made a wish

back to her room and cheekily brought

a gift

Charlotte subconsciously assumed it was Anne's arrangement,

elation written all over her face, Sheryl looked at Charlotte giddily and

Charlotte opened the box and

I'm sure it will look good on you," Sheryl promised

by the fabric of the dress, Charlotte had no doubt that this dress was worth

was not as pleased as Sheryl had imagined. Instead, she turned to speak to Sheryl with a

did you get the money to

by avoiding unnecessary spending, but the little allowance she gave her was far from enough to buy

Anne retrieved the dress and took a look at it. Realizing it was limited edition, she was at a loss

little nervous. She squeezed her small

bear to blame her daughter.

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