The Queen They Buried

Chapter 123

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

chattering teeth. “I thought he called me out to celebrate Aubree’s birthday.

dressed up for the occasion, only to be left standing around

Group, Bowen could ask anyone to do this

Ollie scoffed.

face. “What’s Bowen been up to lately?” Mark asked. “Last time I came back from a mission and finally got some leave, he popped into

thought Bowen must be bored out of his damn

the orphanage?”

that, Mark looked up at the sky

been digging into the truth behind what really happened with Bowen’s

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

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

Housekeepers and servants were cleaning up the aftermath.

I even did. They were custom-made. The factory had already notified me about canceling my order, but I’ve been too swamped to

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