Chapter 43

Every time it's Layla's birthday, I make sure to wrap her presents in a purple wrapping paper because purple is her favorite color. It's a little way I can make her day even more special.

After wrapping up the gift, I head downstairs to check on the decorations. Today is her birthday, and as Jacob promised, he is throwing her a birthday party. I don't know how he managed to convince Austin to agree to it, but I am glad he did.

The party is going to be held in the palace, which surprises me because I thought Jacob would do it in the hospital garden or something like that, but this is even better.

As I head downstairs, I see the beautiful purple streamers and balloons. The decorators are still finishing up, but the room already looks so pretty.

"You like it?" I hear Jacob's voice behind me.

Confused, I turn to look at Jacob and ask, "Huh? What are you talking about?"

Jacob smiles and gestures towards the decorations. "I mean the decorations. Do you like how it turned out?"

I glanc