Silas nodded upon Shane’s orders. Suddenly remembering something, he piped up, “Mr. Shane, there’s still one more thing.”

“What is it?”

“When you were in the meeting earlier, Mr. Baker called and asked you out for dinner. He probably wants to ask you about the paternity test.”

“Okay,” replied Shane curtly.

At night, Joyce had just arrived at the Moonlight Restaurant, carrying two huge gift bags. “Sorry, Nat. I’m late.”

“It’s fine. We’ve just arrived too! Take a seat.” Natalie pulled a chair out for her.

Joyce sat down and passed a bag each to Connor and Sharon. “Happy birthday, darlings!”

“Thank you, Aunt Joyce!” The children received the gifts happily and kissed both of her cheeks.

Joyce laughed jovially, her eyes crinkling into tiny crescents. “Have you ordered anything yet?”

“Nope. We can’t possibly order when Aunt Joyce hasn’t reached yet. Here you go.” Natalie passed the menu to Joyce.

 

Taking it over, Joyce flipped the menu open and ordered two dishes that Connor and Sharon liked. Then, she passed the menu back to the waiter.

Soon, the waiter pushed a trolley over and served the dishes.
 

He then carried a cake over with a candle in the shape of the number four on it.

sure it’s delicious.” Staring at

in disdain. “Don’t all cakes

he said, his eyes had never left

at the adorable pair of siblings, Natalie and Joyce shared an amused

but squeeze Connor’s cheeks.

me!” mumbled Connor, his words muffled because

interrupted, “Alright,

Joyce released

his freedom, he quickly got off the chair and chose a seat further away

when

I won’t sit next to

will have all the joy a day can bring.” After

the candle. Then, they closed their eyes and made their

at them affectionately, Natalie’s heart melted

fourth birthday today. Soon, they

passed by so

ago, they were still little toddlers who could barely walk. Within the blink of an eye,

but feel emotional at that

At that moment, Sharon,

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