Chapter <b>469 </b>Completely Unexpected


    Behind the heavy doors, the banquet hall seemed eerily quiet.


    <b>Jean </b>couldn’t hear a single sound from inside.


    She didn’t hesitate long before reaching out to push the doors open.


    Click.


    The door gave way beneath her hand.


    In an instant, bright light spilled from above. A golden glow–like radiant jewels crowning a diadem- poured into Jean’s eyes.


    She froze.


    Sienna, Dominic, Easton, Samuel, Carl, and Winston-


    Her mother and all five brothers were standing neatly inside the grand hall.


    Facing her, each of them wore a soft, affectionate smile.


    “You… all of you…” Jean stood rooted to the spot, blinking in confusion,pletely caught off guard.


    The next second-


    Elegant piano music began to drift through the air.


    In one corner of the hall, a small orchestra in tuxedos was seated, ying live.


    The notes from the piano blended seamlessly with the mellow pull of the cello and the airy tones of wind instruments…


    The melody was dreamlike, mesmerizing.


    It took Jean a moment to realize-


    They were ying “Happy Birthday.”


    <i>Happy </i><i>birthday</i>?


    Her eyes widened with realization. She stared at everyone in front of her, stunned and delighted.


    “Happy birthday, Jean,” Sienna said first, her gaze warm and tender, as if moonlight had spilled into her eyes. “We were going to have that family reunion dinner, remember? But we had to postpone it because of your brother’s sudden illness. Soter, we all talked it over and decided to move it to your birthday instead. That way, we’d all be together, and we could celebrate you at the same time. We didn’t tell yo time because we wanted it to be a surprise.”


    Jean pressed her lips together, unsure of what to say.


    This really was thest thing she’d expected.


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    Easton suddenly stepped forward. His finely sculpted features lit up with a bright smile, eyes sparkling like stars. “Jean, it’s been a while. Did you miss me?”


    Chapter 469 Completely <b>Unexpected </b>


    The <b>rest </b><b>of </b><b>her </b><b>brothers </b>came over <b>too</b><b>. </b>


    For the first time, Jean saw genuine, animated expressions on their faces.


    <b>Gone </b>was the aloofness and pride–they radiated a gentle, quiet warmth.


    “Jean, I’m sorry.” Dominic reached out and patted the top of her head. The corners of his <b>lips </b>lifted just slightly, his voice low and soft. “We weren’t there for your past birthdays—but from now on<b>, </b>we’ll <b>spend </b><b>them </b>all together, okay?”


    Jean instinctively clenched her fingers.


    Her chest felt tight, swelling with waves of emotion that threatened to overflow.


    Of course she was moved.


    Jean was human, just like anyone else<b>. </b>


    A surprise like this, so carefully nned–it would’ve touched anyone.


    Her brothers and mother all gathered around her.


    She stood in the center, like the heart of the


    universe.


    The music continued to drift softly through the air. Sienna took her hand and led her toward the round banquet table.


    It was covered in an extravagant feast–every dish fragrant, colorful, and artfully ted.


    There were local specialties and international cuisine, an overwhelming spreadid out before her, dazzling to the eyes.


    Jean was speechless. She could only stare in stunned silence.


    Sienna guided her to a seat, and the rest followed.


    This was the mostplete the Ginger family had ever been.