Chapter 132 Lust or Love?

(Lydia)

“Come now, everyone,” I announced, “Let’s cut the cake.”

Mama, Margaret, Ruby, Jack, Adam, and Nathan gathered round the table. Thomas walked up, brushed past Nathan and made his way to stand next to the children. Nathan blinked at him, confused.

“Alright,” I said, smiling brightly to cover up the awkwardness and tension, “Let’s start!”

“Happy birthday to you,” I began, “Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday, dear Mabel and Miles. Happy birthday to you.”

Everyone sang along and clapped with me except for Thomas, who was helping the twins dive the butter knife in through the cake.

The three of them were having their own private moment of joy as the twins clapped and giggled.

“Mommy!” Mabel said, “I made a wish at the candle that you and –“

“Shush, honey,” I said laughing. I bent down. “You’re not supposed to tell anyone your wish,” I said.

“Really, Mommy?” she asked me.

“Yes,” I said, “Because if you tell anyone, it doesn’t come true.”

My daughter shut her eyes and quietly bega