Chapter 143

“Go for it,” Natalie said with a decisive nod. “I missed your birthday bash last time, and that was on me. Today, whatever wish you have, I’m here to make it happen.”

“Really?” Nate sparkled his eyes with excitement.

“Yes,” she affirmed, nodding earnestly.

Nate started counting on his fingers, showing Natalie his little calculation. “When Daddy gets back, can we go to the amusement park tomorrow?”

Natalie had expected his birthday wish to be for some kind of toy or gadget and never thought he’d ask for this.

She paused, thrown off balance.

“Can’t we?” Nate noticed the change in her expression and asked in a small and tentative voice. almost as if he felt unworthy.

Natalie felt like she had committed a grave sin. She had raised his hopes and was now hesitating.

guilt washed over her. After a few seconds of silence,

your dad agrees to join us.”

Nate cheered, his reply

the amusement park for a day. Natalie could picture it now that she’d be the

handed Natalie a bowl of nutritious soup. “He’s never been to an amusement park,” she said softly.

spoon. She glanced over at Nate who was

places are too dangerous. Mr. Howard thinks there’s a high risk of accidents, so he never allowed us to

seldom has time to even share a meal

thrill is when Mr. Howard takes him along for work. Just being by his side

Natalie’s heart ached increasingly

hadn’t realized this was his everyday

cheek, and whispered, “Whatever you

14:30

I’m in.

chewing, nodded with such joy that he

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