"What trouble have you caused me again?" Andrew asked with a smile.
Cynthia felt a bit uncomfortable being the center of attention. She tried to move but was held even tighter. Rebecca, who was beside them, widened her eyes in disgust.
"Nothing. I can handle it myself."
Aware that her resistance was futile, Cynthia simply nestled obediently in Andrew's embrace and looked up to meet his gaze.
Andrew felt a flutter in his heart as he looked into Cynthia's stubborn eyes. It had been a while since he had been close to her, and he couldn't help but feel a longing stir within him.
"Andrew, today is my mom's birthday, and Cynthia had to chose this day to argue with her..."
As she said this, Rebecca acted as if she was the one who had been offended. She lowered her head, tears sliding down h
