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.

it’s delicious.” Staring at the cake, Sharon’s eyes

“Don’t all cakes

eyes had never left

siblings, Natalie and Joyce

squeeze Connor’s cheeks. “Connor, can’t you be more

of me!” mumbled Connor, his words muffled because Joyce was squishing his cheeks

interrupted, “Alright, Joyce. Let them

Joyce released

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

is awesome, except when she’s squishing my

I won’t sit next to

and I wish the both of you a very merry birthday and will have all the joy a day can bring.” After singing the birthday song, Natalie pushed the cake toward the two

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

at them affectionately, Natalie’s heart melted

was their fourth birthday today. Soon, they

by so

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

could not help but feel emotional at that

At that moment, Sharon, who had

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