The Queen They Buried

Chapter 123

Chapter 123

This one’s my birthday wish for you!” Hector leaned over the railing, pointing excitedly at the fireworks in the sky.

Matilda pointed to the next one. “And that one’s mine.”

“Bree, may you always be safe and at peace.

Seeing that nickname, Aubree instinctively turned around. Bowen was behind her, smiling softly. “That one’s from me.”

“Thank you all so much!” Aubree threw her arms around the nearest person, Matilda. “Thank you, all of you. This is the most romantic, most wonderful birthday I’ve ever had.”

“Silly girl. We’ll celebrate every year,” Matilda said, hugging her back.

Meanwhile, across the river where the wind bit like knives, Ollie stood shivering. He stuffed his hands in his pockets, dressed in a sharp suit with his hair slicked back. Autumn had arrived, and the temperature had dropped.

him were the empty

“I thought he called me out to celebrate Aubree’s birthday. Turns out I’m just here to light fireworks so he could

even dressed up for the occasion, only to

Bowen could ask anyone to do this

said it was too important to entrust to an outsider. Ollie scoffed. He bet Bowen was just afraid he’d steal the spotlight at the

up to lately?” Mark asked. “Last time I came back from a mission

off fireworks. Mark thought Bowen

at the orphanage?” Ollie asked, his voice more

that, Mark looked up at the sky again. The

the truth behind what really happened with Bowen’s brother and sister-in-law. I’m

is keeping close tabs on it too… but I don’t know whether the truth will bring peace or more

out a long sigh. “He still can’t let it

had long dispersed. Housekeepers and servants were cleaning up the aftermath. The Wilson family sat

fireworks before I even did. They were custom-made. The factory had already notified

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