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.

so pretty! I’m sure it’s delicious.” Staring at the cake, Sharon’s

arms over his chest, Connor snorted in disdain. “Don’t all cakes taste

what he said, his eyes had never left the cake right from

at the adorable pair of siblings, Natalie

could not help but squeeze Connor’s cheeks. “Connor,

words muffled because

quickly interrupted, “Alright, Joyce. Let them make their

released Connor

got off the chair and chose a seat further away from

when she’s squishing my

sit next to

and will have all

blew out the candle. Then, they closed their eyes and

Natalie’s heart melted

birthday today. Soon, they would turn five years

passed by so

were still little toddlers who could barely walk. Within the blink of an

help but feel

moment, Sharon, who had finished making

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