Katy exined sadly, "I know what death means. It''s like my mother. They all told me she went to a ce far, far away, but I know she passed away. She''s nevering back. She''s never going to see me again."


    Rosalind''s heart ached. She pulled Katy into aforting hug.


    Noreen gently stroked Katy''s hair.


    They visited all the famous spots in Glenhaven City.


    Rosalind was overjoyed, taking countless photos and constantly pulling Noreen in


    for pictures.


    "You go ahead and take them. I don''t like having my picture taken."


    "Didn''t you say you''d listen to everything I said today?" Rosalind countered, using Noreen''s own words against her.


    Noreen was instantly defeated.


    She was right.


    Today was her birthday.


    But it was also the day her mother had suffered to bring her into the world.


    Although Rosalind had never once mentioned to her, as long as she could remember, that she had nearly died giving birth to her.


    Every year on her birthday, her mother would do everything in her power to give her the best gifts and the bestpany.


    Now that she was grown and capable, she wanted to repay that unconditional motherly love in any way she could.


    So, Noreen had no choice but to cooperate with Rosalind''s photoshoot.


    Colby''s photography skills were not the best, so in the end, Katy volunteered, taking


    on the responsibility of photographing the two of them.


    They had a wonderful day.


    For dinner, Sophia had booked a table in advance at Glenhaven City''s finest scenic restaurant.


    It offered a panoramic view of the entire city''s skyline and The Esnade.


    Their table was at the restaurant''s prime viewing spot.


    After being seated, Rosalind continued to pull Noreen in for more photos. Noreen obliged.


    By the time she finished, the food and cake had arrived.


    Katy finally asked curiously, "Is it your birthday today, miss?"


    "Yes, it is," Rosalind said, stroking Katy''s head. "Remember to wish her a happy birthdayter."


    Katy nodded emphatically.


    Rosalind lit the candles herself,


    murmuring as she did, "In the blink of an eye, you''re twenty-six. In a couple of years, you''ll be thirty Time flies sof


    fast my mind, you''re sti little girl with pigtails."


    After her nostalgic reflection, she urged Noreen, "Make a wish."


    Katy stared at the cake, her eyes turning a little red.


    Noreen asked her what was wrong.


    She bit her lip and said, "I don''t know when my birthday is. At the orphanage, we never celebrated birthdays."


    Noreen''s heart skipped a beat. She stroked her head and said, "From now on, we''ll celebrate our birthdays together My birthday is your birthday.


    "Can we?"


    "Of course, you can!" Rosalind answered for Noreen.


    Katy''s tears turned into a smile. "Does that mean I can make a wish too?"


    "Of course Noreen replied this time. "You can make three wishes now But don''t say them out


    they won''te true." Con e


    Katy earnestly made her wishes in her heart, right in front of the cake.


    "I wish Noreen could be my mommy."


    She made three wishes.


    All three were the same.


    Then Noreen made her wish.


    This year, her wishes were very simple.


    She wished for her mother''s health and long life.


    And she wished for her own desires to be fulfilled.


    The moment she and Katy blew out the candles, fireworks erupted outside.


    The light was so brilliant that it instantly illuminated the entire Esnade, making it as bright as day.


    Noreen was quite surprised. How did she always manage to run into The Esnade''s fireworks disy?


    This time, however, the scale was much grander than any she had seen before.


    She wondered what the celebration was for.


    Or perhaps it was some tycoon proposing to his beloved with avish disy of wealth and affection.


    In any case, it was quite romantic.