Rebekah stood nearby, watching them laugh and chat. She wanted nothing more than to disappear. Unconsciously, her gaze drifted toward Niklaus, who was staring intently at Freya. A wave of sadness washed over her.
She quickly suppressed her emotions and forced a smile, attempting to get Margaret's attention. "Happy birthday, Margaret. This is a small token of my appreciation. Please don't think it's insignificant."
Margaret glanced at Rebekah indifferently, nodding slightly. "Thank you, that's thoughtful." After taking the gift, she promptly placed it on a nearby table without any intention of opening it. "The buffet is over there. Help yourself to whatever you'd like, don't be shy."
Rebekah clearly understood the underlying message, she was being asked to keep her distance. Neve
