'What if I can't get in touch with Sheffield today?' Evelyn thought to herself, flustered. He had told her he would be available for her birthday.
At noon, the Huo family had a wonderful lunch with their family friends in a fancy hotel restaurant. The guests were primarily the families of Curtis, Dixon and Damon.
Carlos picked up Miranda and they arrived at the villa at six o'clock in the evening. Calvert came in shortly after with a bouquet of flowers cradled in the crook of his left arm and an expensive bottle of wine in the other. However, Sheffield's phone was still switched off.
About ten minutes later, Joshua rang the doorbell carrying his gift in a simple paper bag, tied with one big red ribbon. The moment Evelyn opened the door, the first thing she asked him was, "Have you seen him?"
Joshua knew who she was talking about without further elaboration needed. He shook his head and replied, "No."
"Can you get in touch with him?"
"I can try, but if Sheffield doesn't want to be found, no one can get in touch with him."
Joshua was speaking the truth. However, Evelyn's heart ached, and there was a pit in her stomach because she was so nervous. 'That's true. Once he disappears, even I can't get in touch with him,' she thought bitterly.
At half past six, a servant came in to report, "Miss Huo, there's a lady waiting outside for you. She says she's an old friend of yours and she's here to celebrate your birthday."
'A lady? My friend? Could it be...?' Evelyn was taken by curiosity. "Where is she now?" she asked immediately.
"At the doorway."
'At the doorway?' Evelyn was more convinced of her assumption as she ran to the door and opened it.
outside was exactly the same person
with a smile on her face. With a smile that could warm any heart, she reached out one hand to give Evelyn a neatly wrapped package
the girl sitting
brightly against the light. "It's been a while and I must say, I've missed you
blew over as Evelyn let go of her. She stood up, taking a deep breath, walked behind her and pushed her wheelchair forward. "Come on in.
in person." Evelyn smiled, cheeks blushing pink, and said, "You look amazing too! When
at the airport. He wanted to give you a surprise! So, are you surprised
room. "It's so good to see you, Uncle Carlos, Aunt Debbie, Terilynn and Matthew!" she greeted them politely. Carlos smiled and nodded his head. Debbie walked up to her, stroked her hair and said, "Hi, darling. I'm so happy that you could be here for Evelyn's birthday party." Terilynn greeted
"Welcome," said Matthew.
be here." Indeed, it was her honor to have such a good friend like Evelyn in her life. "Don't be so formal with us. Come, we were just about to
and Joshua engaged in a light conversation. Evelyn got their attention and said, "Savannah, this is Joshua, the youngest son
her politely,
meet you too, Joshua."
while and simply said, "Savannah, this
not know the whole story. Seeing him at her birthday party, she mistakenly thought that they were back together. "Oh,
how to respond to that statement. Then, he simply said, "Thank you. Don't worry. I'll be nice
she didn't respond. Fortunately, Debbie came to the rescue and said, "Dinner is about to begin. Matthew, please go
rang. Looking at each other in confusion, everyone but Debbie wondered who could it be as all the expected
"By the way, I invited a special guest. I think
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