Chapter 157
Seeing the genuine smiles on Brad and Sean’s faces, Nadine’s smile grew wider. Her eyes crinkled with joy as she said, “Thank you!”
This was her first birthday celebration since marrying into the Hamilton family. In the past, Adam had. always offered to arrange something, but she had declined. Eventually, she pretended to forget, and Adam had no choice but to let it go.
This was the first time Brad celebrated her birthday with her since they got married. She couldn’t deny feeling happy about it. As any wife would, she cherished the moments when her husband would spend NôvelDrama.Org holds this content.
time with her.
Their marriage was fraught with conflicts from the beginning.
Sean’s attention was fixed solely on the cake. Upon seeing only pasta on the table, he asked with disappointment, “Mommy, isn’t blowing out candles the first step on birthdays? Why are we having pasta
Instead?”
He pushed the cake towards Nadine, saying, “I think we should make a wish first, or it won’t come true.”
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Nadine understood his intent and smiled. “You’re right. Let’s blow out the candles first.”
Sean loved sweets, especially cake. Nadine knew exactly what he was up to. Seeing her agree, Sean beamed with joy. “Mommy, I picked the cake, but Daddy paid for it. You should thank him, too!”
Despite not being fond of his father, he couldn’t ignore how much his mother adored him. Being her son, he wanted to make her happy.
Nadine thanked Brad once again, irking him as he frowned. “Are you a parrot? Why repeat yourself so
much?”
Nadine’s smile froze. She realized it was best not to expect too much from Brad and his choice of words.
Luckily, it was her birthday, and she should be happy. So, she chose not to argue with Brad. Instead, she watched as Brad unpacked the cake and lit the candles, feeling genuinely joyful.
After Brad lit all the candles, he instructed the maids to turn off the lights in the room.
In an instant, the dining room fell into dimness, with only the faint glow of the candles illuminating Nadine’s radiant smile and Brad’s striking face.
In the subdued candlelight, Nadine couldn’t help but feel that Brad appeared less stern. There was almost a hint of warmth about him.
However, she quickly reminded herself that it was probably just her imagination. Brad had never been an easy person to get along with.
Seeing Nadine hesitate to make a wish, Sean couldn’t help but urge, “Mommy, make a wish quickly!” Nadine smiled, refocused her thoughts, closed her eyes, and made a wish,
Then, she opened her eyes and blew out the candles, and the crystal chandelier in the room instantly lit
up, filling the room with brightness. The happiest person was undoubtedly Sean, who quickly slurped down some pasta and insisted on having cake.
Not wanting to dampen his spirits, Nadine cut him a slice of cake. Sean happily devoured the cake, looking as content as a squirrel with its favorite treat. Seeing her child be so joyful, Nadine couldn’t help but feel happy, too.