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.

front of him were the

called me out to celebrate Aubree’s birthday. Turns out I’m just here to light

occasion,

Bowen

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

Bowen been up to lately?” Mark

fireworks. Mark thought Bowen must be bored out of

to sponsor at the orphanage?”

at the sky again. The fireworks had faded. “So it’s

“I’ve been digging into the truth behind what really happened with Bowen’s brother and sister-in-law. I’m finally starting to piece things

“Alvin 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

family’s estate, the guests had long dispersed. Housekeepers and servants

I even did. They were custom-made. The factory had already notified me about canceling my order, but

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