MARIA'S POV
The shock of Connor's birthday surprise was still all over me as I stood there, holding the car key he had just handed me.
"Mom, he... actually bought me a car, despite the fact that he had already went through so much to plan all these," I said, muttering.
I didn't even think mom was going to hear me because my voice was low and it felt like I was talking to myself. I was in shock and didn't know how to process this.
A million thoughts raced through my mind as I watched him walk away, leaving me speechless and overwhelmed with gratitude. I wanted to say a thank you before he left but he left really fast as though he also didn't want a thank you in return for all he did for me.
"Wow," I whispered to myself, still trying to process everything that had just happened.
Mom,
