âMommy did a lot of bad things. If Jasper finds outâ¦
He could not help trembling at the thought.
After an unknown amount of time, he heard voices outside the room.
âAre Jasper and the rest back?â
âHappy birthday, Jasper!â He silently wished her in his heart. He heard that her birthday party was lavish, and many big shots attended it!
She wore a pink chiffon dress and a small tiara on her head when she went out today. She looked so beautiful, just like a little princess.
She must have looked even prettier at the party, surrounded by various lights.
In fact⦠he wanted to give her the present he had prepared for her at her birthday party, even if it was worthless.
Sometime later, his room door was suddenly pushed open. He saw a figure dressed in pink come in carrying a slice of cake.
âGreat, youâre still up! If you had fallen asleep. this cake the cake in front of William.
âHere, this is my birthday cake. I saved a big slice for you. Itâs delicious. Try it,â Jasper said with a smile.
William stared blankly at the cake in front of him. After a long time, he finally reached out his hand, took the cake from her, and began to eat it one bite at a time.
The cake was creamy and not overly sweet. It was delicious.
Jasper was cupping her chin and smiling as she watched William eat the cake.
âIâve talked to Mommy. Mommy says weâll have a simpler party and not invite so many people next year. You must join my birthday party next year!â said Jasper Reed.
William paused as he ate the cake. âCan⦠Can I really join her birthday party next year? Or will I not be able to attend any of her birthday parties in the future just like this time?â
âIt will be your birthday in January, William. Iâm going to celebrate your birthday with you!â Jasper continued saying.
However, William suddenly felt as though the cake had become heavy.
âMy birthday⦠I donât deserve to have my birthday celebrated in the Reed family, right? A child like me isnât fit to celebrate my 313 birthday in the Reed familyâs house!
âI⦠I donât like celebrating my birthday.â He fumbled for an excuse. âI⦠I donât like it when everyone knows my birthday.â
âI see.â Jasper blinked her dark almond-shaped eyes as they seemed to be full of confusion. âThenâ¦
how about I celebrate your birthday in secret? Then no one else will know.â
She spoke a little smugly as if they had another little secret.
William bit his lip a little. Moments later, he nodded his head.
After finishing the cake in his hand, William seemed to summon up his courage. âI⦠I got you a birthday present, but it isnât worth much. If you donât like itâ¦â
âIâll love whatever you give me.â Her almond-shaped eyes were curved as she held her hands open in front of him, waiting for him to place the present in them.
However, William took Jasper Reedâs hand and walked out of the room, all the way to the Reed familyâs piano room.
It was where he and Jasper practiced piano at home.