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124. Perfect Family

Author: Pixie
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"Thank you very much, Honey. Thank you for calling me Papa on my birthday. This is the most beautiful gift I've ever received in my life." Edmund kissed his daughter's head.

Instead of being happy, Sky's eyebrows knitted together. "That's not a gift. That's just a calling. The real gift is in the car. Wait a moment. Let me get it."

While Sky ran towards the driver waiting in front of the car, Edmund turned to Alice. The curve of his lips changed meaning.

"Did you purposely dress up to celebrate my birthday?" He put his arm around her waist.

Smiling faintly, Alice nodded. "Is it strange? This is the first time I have worn a dress in my memory."

Edmund shook his head. "You are very beautiful. Green is your color. This dress is lucky you chose it, just like me."

Alice cupped Edmund's cheek, giving him a gentle stroke. "I'm glad you like my dress. In the future, I will try to please you more often."

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