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    Ellie, fighting back tears, lowered her gaze, epted the flowers, and softly said, “It’s not toote.”


    Kaiden, concerned, asked, “Aren’t you happy? I don’t see joy on your face.”


    The nning team had assured Kaiden that any girl would be overjoyed at such a gesture, probably hugging and kissing him immediately. Ellie looked up, shook her head, and smiled. “I’m very happy. Thank you, Kaiden.”


    Her birthday this year was the most blessed and sincere she had ever experienced.


    Previously, her birthdays, as the Gordon family’s daughter, were pragmatic affairs. The guests were more interested in profits than in celebrating Ellie.


    The crowd started chanting for a kiss.


    “Kiss her. Kiss her.”


    “Kiss him.”


    “Give each other some sugar.” The heckling grew louder.


    “Mrs. Thorpe, as I’ve said before, ‘thank you’ doesn’t cut it,” Kaiden remarked, his gaze drifting to Ellie’s lips. His intent was obvious.


    Ellie caught the teasing glint in Kaiden’s dark eyes as he sat, motionless in his wheelchair, bathed in a starlight-like glow. Smiling, she bent down and kissed him, her red dress swirling in the night breeze.


    Instead of returning to Moon Manor, they spent the night in the presidential suite of the theme park hotel.


    In one intimate moment, Ellie was pinned against the ss of the window, and Kaiden joined her from behind.


    The next morning, Ellie woke up past noon in a daze. Kaiden was gone, likely off to work after a phone call. He had left her with a kiss. Ellie touched her lips, marveling at the purity of that kiss, wondering if it was just a dream.


    As she checked her phone, messages flooded in. Wealthy heirs from her past encounters sent their blessings.


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    Some were curious about the fireworks, others inquired about her rtionship with Kaiden, and a few sought connections through her. Since Kaiden’s identity as the CEO of GT Group was revealed, he had gained poprity, despite his rare public appearances.


    Ellie responded to each message, keeping her replies brief and avoiding gossip.


    Then, a new message appeared on WhatsApp. It was from Edwin. Ellie was surprised; she didn’t realize she had Edwin’s WhatsApp contact.


    Edwin sent Ellie a link along with a message. “Is the guy who prepared the fireworks disy for you interested in you? Your birthday’s done, isn’t it?”


    Ellie replied, “He’s not pursuing me.” In her mind, there was no need for Kaiden to pursue her; he was already her husband.


    On the other end, Edwin was seething with anger. He couldn’t fathom why Ellie would deny what seemed obvious to him: a man who would arrange for a fireworks show must be pursuing her.


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