Chapter 1209:
Everyone's faces glowed with pure joy, their smiles full of warmth, and their blessings unmistakably sincere.
This scene felt eerily similar to last year, as if thad briefly looped.
The only real difference? On his twenty-eighth birthday, Freya had simply said, “Happy birthday.” This year, on
his twenty-ninth, all he got was, “It’s been a long time.”
Liam and Gerard launched a barrage of party poppers at once, sending a flurry of confetti, ribbons, and delicate
petals cascading over Kristian’s head like a celebratory storm.
In this world, there were countless things that could mend a person’s spirit—but for Kristian, nothing was more
healing than the unwavering love and care of his family.
“How did you all even end up here?” Kristian’s expression shifted—his features softened in that rare, subtle way.
Just moments ago, Gerard had mentioned sending Melinda a quick photo, yet here they all were in the flesh.
Liam set down his party popper and slung an arm over Kristian’s shoulder, speaking with his usual easygoing
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“Don’t just stand there. Cblow out the candles and make a wish,” Melinda called, just as she finished setting
the last candle onto the cake.
“I already—"
“That was before. You've got two cakes this year, so you get to make two wishes,” Melinda cut in, already a step
ahead of him.
She had a pretty solid idea of what was on his mind. She also knew that the first wish he’d made probably had
everything to do with Freya.
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Their singing carried not just melody, but genuine affection, radiant smiles, and the kind of love that ran deep.
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those who love me, enjoy a lifetof peace and happiness.”
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