Emerald woke up early because it was her special day. She was looking forward to this day, hoping Jace would know about it. Young Morgan went downstairs excitedly and started her daily routine in the kitchen. She cooked their breakfast, making sure that her husband would like it.
'Happy birthday to me. Happy birthday to me... Happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday, to me.' She sang internally while cooking.
"Jace, it's my birthday. Can I have the honor of having breakfast with you?" She asked, practicing the words she would tell her husband.
She set the table and waited for Jace to come down. Emerald didn't know what time her husband arrived the other night. She waited for him to ask permission to see her nanny, Lucy, until she fell asleep.
"Good morning!" Emerald greeted Ja
