Chapter 158

Millie was about to reach for the gift when Vivian quickly took the bag with the gift inside.

Her attitude was a bit dismissive as she said, "Thanks, go ahead and sit down."

Serena felt a little disappointed. She had hoped Millie would open the gift to see what was inside, so she asked in her sweet voice, "Aren't you going to open the gift for Rena to see?"

Millie also tugged at her mom's sleeve. "Mom, I want to see the gift Rena gave me."

She had opened all the other kids' gifts, but Rena's gift was the only one left unopened.

Vivian hesitated but still gave in to her daughter's request and took the gift. "Let me help you open it."

Looking at the brand logo on the gift bag, a prominent luxury brand, she couldn't help but curl her lips with a hint of sarcasm.

The items from this brand could cost tens of thousands of dollars, even over a hundred thousand. She didn't believe that Paisley, a single freelance mom, could afford such an expensive gift.

She took the gift box out of the bag, which was made of exquisite velvet. Vivian raised an eyebrow, thinking the fake item looked pretty convincing.

box, revealing a princess crown adorned with crystals

had bought crystal shoes the day before, Paisley had thought it over and decided not to give them as a gift just yet. After all, it would

birthday. Paisley rushed back to

like Serena had said, no princess

crown I've always wanted!" Millie exclaimed, then hugged Serena. "Thank you, Rena, I

the birthday party all looked at the crown with envious eyes. They all wished it was their birthday so

on me!" Millie said, trying to wear

box and roughly stuffing it back into the bag, carelessly setting it aside. Everyone could hear the muffled sound as the gift box hit the floor. No one knew what condition the crown might be

and stood up to look at the

down and told her

let her daughter wear a fake crown, lowering their family's status for no reason. Millie sulked, sitting back down at

the tension. But Serena seemed to enjoy herself, having no issues with

adults' conflicts to affect the children or spoil Serena's mood, so she held back and

exclaimed happily when she sat down, not at all upset

mom, there are little snacks floating on the water." Serena pointed to the snacks

just let Rena eat whatever she wants. She doesn't get to eat this often, so let her have plenty today," Vivian said, acting generous, though the arrogance in her eyes was barely hidden. Serena didn't notice the adults' emotions and took Vivian's words at face value. Smiling,

at the edge that even the nearest snacks were out of reach.

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