Chapter 17

Seraphina saw Alexander’s text message saying he was going to have dinner. Coincidentally, she was also heading to the dining table. As she joined her parents, they noticed her smiling at her phone.

“Hey, young lady, stop that and join us here,” her mom called, bringing her back from her messaging world.

“Good evening, Dad and Mom,” Seraphina greeted them warmly.

“Good evening, my beautiful princess. Happy birthday in advance, my girl,” her dad replied with a smile.

“Dad, my birthday is in a month, so why the early wish?” she asked, amused.

“I just wanted to wish you early. Don’t mind me, eat your food, dear,” he answered, chuckling.

After dinner, her parents went to their room, and Seraphina returned to her chats with Alexander. They talked and laughed late into the night.

“Okay, then, good night. We shall meet,” Alexander bid her goodbye and ended the call.

Seraphina lay back, reflecting on her feelings. “I’ve never felt like this in my life before. Why didn’t I know that lov