CHAPTER 66

Richard's POV

A cold chill takes over my body, and my breathing hitches the moment she walks in gracefully and sees the huge birthday cake.

She isn't smiling.

Not looking surprised. Not angry.

As I stare at the cake while remaining hidden, a wave of panic washes over me.

I want to start blaming myself for coming unannounced and for throwing such a surprise when Natalie was clearly against it, knowing Arabel wouldn't like it.

Now I regret doing this.

I just wanted to impress her. Make her happy. Surprise her.

Suddenly, Daisy emerges from hiding, following my instructions, and starts singing the happy birthday song, while everyone else follows suit.

Emotion is back on her face.

She must have forgotten her birthday, too. Or perhaps no one knows her birthday or has wished her a happy birthday in years.

A sense of pride fills me up.

When Ashley appears in front of her, Arabel gasps and rushes into her arms, laughing heartily. When they disengage, Caleb is right next to his wife, and he hu