Jordyn didn’t notice the indifference in Celeste’s tone. She breathed out a sigh of relief upon hearing what Celeste had just said.

Ivan handed his gift to Betty, and Celeste followed afterward.

The first gift she gave Betty was an embroidery painting. “Grandma had Trevor help prepare this painting for you.

Betty took the painting, unfolded it, and examined it for a while. It was exactly what she wanted. Smiling with satisfaction, she said, “How considerate of her.”

. Next, Celeste handed the emerald jewelry set to Betty. “This is from Trevor.”

The jewelry set was of exceptional quality.

Betty liked it a lot.

– However, since it was a gift from Trevor, she closed the box and put it away right after she took a glance at it. She

remarked in a neutral tone, “It looks lovely. Pass along my thanks to him for me.”

She never asked whether Trevor would come to celebrate her birthday.

She didn’t care enough to ask, nor did she want to.

Celeste knew Betty wasn’t fond of Trevor. She’d have definitely defended Trevor in the

But now, she no longer spoke up for him. She took out the gift she had

past.

ed for Betty and handed it to her.

It was just as Celeste had expected–among all the gifts Betty received, she loved the set of exquisite scholar’s writing set from Celeste the most.

Betty had it in her hand, admiring it nonstop. Immediately, she went to the study and wrote a piece of calligraphy.

gifts were given, they all

filled with warmth and

was all smiles,

And yet…

a fleeting loneliness could be

today was, above all, a day for a

like this, there was one

Celeste avert her

atmosphere light,

closer ties to the

had reserved for dinner

that the birthday

aside, looking bored. Hence, he

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that, Celeste knew Jordyn

in the Rodriguez residence and didn’t

her mind was clearly

sent several texts to Wynn in a row today. However, Wynn seeined

all went to the

slowly arriving at

the guest said, “Apologies,

didn’t insist,

they thought it was

business partners handed over their gifts and then left. On top of that, several guests opted to have

it seemed that the majority of the reserved

all, it was such a joyous occasion with a well–prepared birthday feast. Betty would probably be

if the guest had decided to leave

was just that his expression would certainly

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