“Happy birthday to you…”
After enjoying the sumptuous seafood feast, Hunter and the rest of the group sang the birthday song for Jude. He had tasked one maid to take pictures of the celebration, wanting to document such a happy day. Inwardly, he swore that it would go up on the wall next to his father’s taken photos.
“Make a wish! Make a wish!” Morgan chanted, clapping her little hands. She was standing on her chair as she leaned onto Iris’ shoulder for support, eager to tower over all the adults surrounding her. “Close your eyes and – “
“I wish for everyone to be happy and contented!” Jude exclaimed before blowing on the lit candles.
Morgan groaned. “You can’t say your wish aloud like that, Uncle Jude! It won’t come true!”
“Says who?” asked Froy.
“Said Auntie Bella,” replied the li
