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Chapter 78: The Birthday Surprise

Author: Rosie Alcoph
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-04 08:36:01

Lira woke up to the softest kiss on her forehead. Her eyelids fluttered open, and she

immediately felt the warmth of Caius beside her.

"Caius?" she murmured, her voice thick with sleep, her mind still tangled in the hazy remnants

of dreams.

"Wake up, love," he whispered, his voice low and warm. "I have something planned for you

today."

Lira blinked, the sleepiness clinging to her like a blanket. "What...?" Her voice was slow,

reluctant to shake off the drowsiness.

"You’ll see," Caius replied with a teasing smile that she could feel even though her eyes were

still half-closed.

Later That Evening…

Lira walked into the main hall, her steps slow as she took in the space around her. There was

something off about the atmosphere. It was too quiet. Too still.

Then, suddenly—

"SURPRISE!"

The doors swung open with a dramatic flourish, revealing a breathtaking sight. The entire

ballroom sparkled, glittering with gold and silver decorations that shimmered under the soft glow

of fairy lights strun
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