Chapter 118 Soon after, Elliot opened his eyes and blew out the candles on the cake.

The curtains were pulled back, and light flooded the room once more.

“What did you wish for, Elliot?” Ben asked with a grin.

“Do you always reveal your birthday wishes to people?” Elliot countered.

The room burst into laughter.

Elliot cut a slice of cake and placed it in front of Avery.

“You should eat the first slice,” Avery said as she pushed the cake back to him.

“I can’t eat that much,” Elliot replied.

He picked up a fork, took a bite out of the slice, and pushed it back to Avery.

It was as if they were immersed in their own world, separate from the rest of the room.

The crowd began to roar and make fun of them.

“Should we start calling Miss Tate Mrs. Foster now?”

“Why don’t you give it a try? I don’t think the boss would mind!”

Miss Tate wouldn’t mind

and uncomfortable that her ears and the back of her neck

of

Let’s

to the other side of the table,

with the cake, lunch

you like some wine, Miss Tate?” Ben asked as he held up a bottle

shook her head and said, “Water is good

What about juice or a glass

“Water is fine.”

felt a

that she

that, since everyone else was drinking, the

a glass of water, he noticed that she was not

you feeling uncomfortable, Miss Tate? There’s no need for that. Everyone here has known Elliot for a long time. We’re like a band of brothers!” Ben said in an attempt to help

said truthfully, “That’s not it. I’m just feeling a little tired after

warmly, “I’ll take

his hand on top of hers that was resting on the table, stared straight at Ben, and said, “I’ll

Ben away and dropped him back

laughter and tears. “Don’t forget to come back! I still plan on

grasp and said, “The waiter can take me. You

you,” Elliot insisted in

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