"There's nothing to regret, Little Bee. You've gone through it very well," Kara said softly.
"Then shall we get a gift, Mommy?" Louis' eyes lit up.
Kara brought her face closer to her son. "Yes, what do you want?"
Louis suddenly glanced at Emily with a crooked smile. "Lately, we keep arguing about what shape our birthday cake will be. Emily wants a pretty cake, while I want a car-shaped cake. Can each of us get one cake for this birthday?"
Frank's gaze was colored with guilt, as was Kara's. She didn't dare glance at the man, afraid of finding pity or perhaps anger.
"Of course you can, Little Bee. Let's order two cakes." She stroked Louis' cheek while smiling bitterly.
Joyful laughter instantly echoed. The twins threw their fists up in the air.
"Woohoo! It will be a fun party!”
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