Chapter 398
“It’s almost winter.” Percival quickly changed the subject
Odalys held the cupcake tightly in her hands. She looked down at the strawberry on the cake and found a smiling face drawn on it. A message was written on top of the cake. [Time is the best proof.]
“Thank you,” Odalys said with a bitter voice.
She seemed to have said nothing to him, but Percival would always remember everything about her
“Sally girl” Percival pursed his thin lips, reached out to brush her black hair, and then started the car and drove off Villa
e off in th
the direction of the Stewart
Odalys sat in the passenger seat while holding the cupcake tightly in her hands
When they returned to the Stewart Villa, the entire house was dark. Percival stopped the car and opened the door for her. The atmosphere was
extremely tense.
“Why is it so dark?” asked Odalys,
A trace of vigilance flashed through her eyes, and her hand reached towards her bag
The moment she touched the bag, there were a few flashes in front of her. The whole Stewart Villa suddenly lit up, as if the dazzling light was going to illuminate the whole house…
“Happy birthday, Mrs. Stewart. The voices of the servants and bodyguards rang out loud and clear from all directions.
Their voices grew louder and louder,
They seemed to be teasing her, but their voices were filled with laughter, and they were genuinely happy to celebrate her birthday.
Odalys looked around in disbelief, seeing the bodyguards and servants swarming towards her, each holding a rose and offering it to her.
98 roses were stuffed into her hands. The fragrance of flowers filled her nose, the scent overwhelming.
“Odalys, happy birthday Freya’s voice rang out behind her.
Odalys turned abruptly and saw Freya standing behind her, holding a rose out to her.
After handing her the rose, Freys threw herself at her again, hugged her tightly, and said, “This is the 99th rose. I hope you and my brother will be together forever.”
Freya then gently pushed her away.
Percival stepped in front of Odalys with a white rose in his hand, different from all the other red roses,
His fingers held the white rose out to her.
“Odalys, happy birthday. Percival said.
He held the white rose out in front of her, and she stared at the swaying white rose, her mind in a daze, never expecting the 100th to be from Percival
“Thank you. Odalys reached out to take the white rose.
The moment she took the flower, Percival strode toward her and swept her into his arms.
Odalys gasped in surprise.
She hadn’t expected Percival to suddenly embrace her. He held her securely, carrying er like a princess as he walked across the red carpet. “Grandpa said that your birthday marks a new beginning in your life. We should treat you like a princess and carry you home,” Percival said. Nestled in his arms, Odalys looked up at him, feeling the warmth of his embrace. She admired his chiseled features and captivatingly lundsome face.
Just as she was about to lose herself in his captivating gaze, applause erupted behind them.
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Familiar voices reached her ears Odalys saw Selah, Stellan, and even Francis. They had pretended to leave after the meal.
Then, they came back to the Stewart Villa.
Exhausted from the day, they had still waited to celebrate Odaly’s birthday with her. Although it wasn’t her actual birthday, it was the first time it had been celebrated so grandly, the first time she had felt so cherished.
Odaly did not care much for extravagance, but the gesture touched her heart.
“Odalys, here you go Blossom Tillery chimed in while hopping over to join them
Harvey Tillery and Celeste Tillery were there too.
Blossom slipped a large pink diamond ring onto Odalys’s finger with a flourish. She announced proudly. “This is the biggest pink diamond in the Tillery family, and it’s for you.
“I want to tie you down so you have to listen to me and live a happy, safe, and joyful life from now on.” As she spoke, Blossom couldn’t resist leaning in to give Odalys a kiss on the cheek.
She was only sixteen, but she was already filled with romantic notions,
Odalys froze as Blossom Tillery leaned in for a kiss while she was in Percival’s arms. In the next second, Percival held her close, shielding her from the others
“Odalys is mine.” Percival declared, his usually magnetic voice laced with a rare hint of possessiveness. “No one else is allowed to kiss her.
His words were like a royal decree, prompting laughter from the crowd, but no one dared to kiss her again.
Evander and Clarence Bennett emerged from the Stewart Villa, rolling a huge cake. They handed the knife to Odalys, gesturing for her to cut the
cake.
Odalys found this scene unreal,
It wasn’t until the cake was held to her lips that Odalys took a small bite. The light, creamy flavor spread through her mouth as she savored it.
It was really swEEL
The sweetness of th
the cake filled her heart
Odalys smiled and looked at the people in the room
All the bodyguards and servants of the Stewart Villa w
were cheering.
Holding two sacks full of banknotes. Evanier grabbed them and threw them into the air. “It’s Odalys birthday. We should spread all the happiness to the earth.
A servant said, “Come on, let’s get the happiness!
Another said, “I am so happy”
Selah was so happy that she couldn’t close her mouth. She rushed forward. Francis and Stellan joined the ranks of grabbing money, and the bodyguards and servants followed suit.
Everyone’s focus was not on the monry. but they were luving a blast.
Percival casually caught a bill between his fingers and held it out to Odalys.
“Thank you” Odalys to
stook the money from him, her fingertips rubbing it gently
The Stewart Villa was bustling with excitement.
As Odalys turned, the sky y erupted with a loud bang, fireworks blossoming in the air.
The beautiful fireworks painted the dark night sky with different shapes as if trying to convey a message. Odalys thought she saw her name spelled
out in the sky.
Fireworks lit up half the sky with a series of booms.
Odalys stood under the night sky, gazing up in awe. Percival stood beside her, their shoulders brushing, until the fireworks faded and silence
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returned.
The once lively villa was now quiet, with only the two of them remaining.
They stood shoulder to shoulder, the dim lights casting long shadows that stretched out before them.
Percival suddenly let out a muffled groan.
Odalys heard his muffled groan and saw his pale face. She froze and hurried to his side to support him.
“Percival, what’s wrong?” Odalys’s heart leaped into her throat.
She quickl
quickly checked his condition. Then, she heard that his heartbeat was strong and steady, completely at odds with his
appearance
