Chapter 373
Chapter 373
Odette and Violette chose a spot by the window in the hall. The view was pretty cool.
"Mommy!"
Rita, holding her brother's hand, ran towards Violette.
Violette scooped them up onto the couch and asked, "Did you guys have a blast at kindergarten
today?”
Rita shook her head. "Mommy, the teacher said we're going to get our fingers pricked next week... I'm
scared it's going to hurt..."
Ian explained, "They're checking our blood sugar."
Violette got it right away and comforted her, saying, "Honey, don't be scared. It'll only hurt for a sec."
Rita's eyes were already drawn to the cake on the table.
"Mommy, whose birthday is it today? Is it Aunty Odette's birthday?"
Odette chuckled and shook her head. "We're celebrating your and your brother's birthday early!
Excited?" As she said that, she pulled out two beautifully wrapped gifts and handed them to the two
kids.
"Yay!" Rita took the gift with an excited face and said, "Thanks, Aunty Odette. I really like you!"
"I like you too!" Odette reached out and rubbed Rita's head.
Violette gestured for Ian to take his gift.
Ian took the gift, his handsome little face blushing slightly. "Thanks."
"No need to be so formal! Hurry up and unwrap your gifts! If you don't like them, I can exchange them
for you later!" Odette taught them how to unwrap the boxes: "Just pull the bow, and it will open."
Soon, the two children unwrapped their gifts.
Rita's gift was a figurine modelled after her. It was well-made and beautifully designed.
"I love it! It looks just like me!" Rita held up the figurine and gave it a kiss. Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org
Ian's gift was the same.
Ian didn't exactly love the cool figurine, but he didn't hate it either.
The waiter began to serve the dishes.
After the dishes were served, Violette put birthday hats on the two children.
"We'll keep it simple this year. When we get a chance, I'll throw you guys a birthday party," Violette
promised the two kids.
"Mommy, it doesn't matter if we have a party as long as you're with us!" Rita said sensibly, "It's a shame
grandma isn't here. She said she would make us a chocolate cake for our birthday."
The smile on Violette's face froze.
Odette quickly changed the subject: "You're ready for cake, aren't you, Rita? Let's cut the cake now!"
"Aunty Odette, we have to make a wish first." Rita picked up a candle and said, "And we have to put in
the candles and sing Happy Birthday!"
...
At the entrance to the restaurant,
A tall figure suddenly stopped.
He instantly recognized Violette's familiar face.
Then his gaze fell on Ian and Rita.
The two kids were wearing birthday hats.
Today was their birthday.
"Mr. Bourne, this way, please." The person accompanying Elijah spoke respectfully.
Elijah ignored him and strode towards Violette's table.
The others didn't know what was going on and followed him in confusion.