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Chapter 628

Author: Gina Cinq
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Out of nowhere, fireworks erupted outside the window. Everyone turned in surprise to see what was happening.

"Fireworks!" Everly exclaimed.

She was the first to dash outside. As soon as she opened the door, she saw that it was indeed fireworks, and they were being set off close by.

Terrence chuckled. "Fireworks are a rare sight in Yerwick City. What's the occasion today?"

Upon seeing her father's joy, Millie's mood brightened. "It's your birthday, so it's a special day!"

Everyone went outside. The fireworks illuminated the entire city in a dazzling, radiant spectacle.

Millie tilted her head back, reminiscing about how much she had adored them during university. Back then, she always asked Terrence to buy as many fireworks as possible for New Year's Day.

But as time passed, they had stopped being part of their celebrations. Perhaps it was because she had grown up.

Millie reached out, trying to capture the fleeting brilliance of the fireworks. When they disappeared, she realize
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