He sighed and said, “Don’t say anything when you return home. You should finish your meal and rest early. He needs time alone.”

Cherise was even more confused. “Why?”

“No reason.”

Cherise could tell that Jacob did not want to explain the reason.

However, Cherise would not give up until she got the answer. She once questioned a teacher about a math problem until the teacher cried.

Therefore, she tackled her curiosity with the same determined attitude as with her studies. She sat in the front passenger seat and asked Jacob many ‘why’ questions.

“Why won’t he have dinner?”

“Why am I not allowed to speak?”

“Why is today special?”

“Why won’t he eat with me on this special day? It’s not like he has period.”

Jacob was stumped.

have so

the end, he could only sigh

briefly.

had memorized Damien’s birth

was sure his lunar calendar birthday was

his birthday based

Cherise finally understood.

in the village, her aunt and uncle celebrated her birthday based on the lunar calendar. Thus, she assumed

1/3

the

little guilty. “It’s my husband’s birthday, but I didn’t a

prepare

don’t have to get him a present. He stopped celebrating his birthday when he was thirteen

steering wheel tighter. “You’re going to ask me why

She was planning to ask

“Fine, I’ll answer it.”

sister, Maeve, worked overnights to complete her work overseas. She rushed

before continuing, “Unfortunately, a fire broke

Cherise froze.

rumors about Damien’s

said his sister died in a fire when he

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255