Chapter 34. Anything but That

ISABEL

Darling,

Missing your birthday is a tough pill to swallow, but let me be clear that you will always be in my thoughts and my heart. Nothing can change that fact. I’m sure that mavis will make your birthday extra special, just like you. I want you to know that you’re loved, even though I’m not physically there.

With love from Mom.

I heaved after reading Mom’s message.

“Hey, what did you find there?” Mavis inquired, seeing that I had taken on a different countenance after dropping my phone. I picked it up again, turned to the message, and pointed it to his face.

“Matilda so much trust in me to make you happy, doesn’t she? The other time, she believed I could fix your broken shop, and now, your birthday. What does that suggest?” He asked giving me a smirk.

“Nothing,” I quickly said knowing where he was heading. He arrived at work and I waited for him in the car to address a group of people briefly before he returned