Chapter 14 - The Birthday Treat
One year after the dramatic incident at the St. Regis, Lily celebrated her sixth birthday.
Instead of a lavish high-society ballroom, the party was held in a bright, sunlit garden surrounded by green lawns, blooming roses, and cheerful children playing games.
Clara sat on a wooden garden bench, dressed in an elegant summer dress, watching Lily run through the grass with her school friends.
Julian walked over carrying a small, beautifully decorated chocolate cupcake topped with a single glowing candle—the exact twin of the cupcake that had been smacked to the floor two years prior.
"Make a wish, birthday girl!" Julian smiled, kneeling down beside Lily on the grass.
Lily closed her eyes tightly, blew out the candle, and took a big bite, frosting smearing across her smiling cheeks.
"What did you wish for, sweetie?" Clara asked, walking over and wiping her daughter's face with a napkin.
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"I wished that we could stay like this forever," Lily giggled, hugging both Clara and Julian tightly around their necks.
👉 What final message does this emotional journey leave for anyone fighting for truth and justice?
