Chapter 67. Smile for Me

Quinn wiped her eyes, breathing heavily as she looked around the room. The banner hung against the wall that marked happy birthday cast her into a sizzling pit of rage, and she stood to her feet just to rip it down. She destroyed the balloons, and while pulling down the streamers, somebody burst through the door… hugging around her trembling body. “Stop it, Quinn.”

A sob climbed up her throat and her hands fell lifeless at her sides. “Today isn’t a happy day, Zayd… how could you wish me a happy birthday?”

“It might be so, but it’s still your birthday, Quinn… how could I not wish for it to be happy?”

“Did you hear it? Did you hear what my father said?”

“I’ve known since last night when he just came… he told me everything and I then told him to tell you the truth.”

“I’d been curious for a while now…” Quinn sniffled. “I’d questioned myself about this truth, buried my head in multiple scenarios, but after finally hearing everything, I wish I hadn’t been cur