Avd was surrounded by the guests her parents had invited for the surprise party. It appeared as though Stephen “had invited his friends to attend. Her parents Invited Martin Dawson and Carolina Dawson as they were friends
Ava’s eyes were on lan. She sighed and looked away from him, moving her gaze to his parents.
She tried to put a smile on her face and greeted them.
“Hello, Uncle, Auntie.”
Martin put his hand on her head and said,
“I wish you a long life, my child. I am delighted to be a part of your celebration again. Happy birthday.”
Ava nodded her head after thanking him. Carolina embraced her and said,
“You are a beautiful child. Our lovely omega is a beautiful witch.”
She was stunned. She glanced at her mother to know if she had told them about her. Angela gave her a nod, indicating that she had already told them about her.
“How are you, Auntie?” Ava asked Carolina.
“Always fine. This is for you,” Carolina said, lifting her hand.
A maid was behind her. She quickly placed a rectangular box on Carolina’s palm. Carolina held it before handing it
to Ava.
You didn’t need to,” Ava said with a smile.
“Come on. You are like our daughter. How can we not give you any presents?” Carolina chimed.
“Open it,” Martin said.
Ava opened the box as her friends were also urging her to open it.
When Ava opened the box, her eyes were lit by stones that shone brightly under the light of the chandelier on top.
She was taken aback when she saw the heavy, antique jewelry set. It was a diamond necklace paired with earrings. The design was unique and looked really expensive.
“It is one of our ancestral jewelry pieces,” Carolina said.
Ava’s eyes widened. “Why did you”
“Take it. You are a precious girl. This is nothing in front of you.”
Carolina’s words really touched her heart. Gamma Harper nodded his head at his daughter. “Yeah. Take it, my dear.
Ava had no choice but to keep it to herself.
Everyone started to give gifts to her. She smiled as she placed them on a corner table. She would see the presents after the party.
Stephen came over to hug her and apologized. Ava expressed happiness that everyone had finally discovered the truth. She had no need for an apology anymore. Proving herinnocence was enough for her.
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The whole time, Ava made herself busy with her friends and family. She ignored the man who had been staring at her since she had come downstairs. His gaze was fixed on her the entire time as if he was quietly observing her.
*Ava took a quick glance at the wall clock. She noticed it was almost 12 am. She checked her phone and saw no
messages or missed calls.
She was waiting for someone. He had told her that he would come before her birthday. However, it appeared that he would be unable to make it.
Ava walked toward the front gate to take in the fresh air that was blowing in from outside.
“Wva.”
Her steps came to a stop when she heard the man’s voice, Walch she did not want to hear. She turned around and put a fake smile on
“Yes, Alpha Lan?”
lan took a look at her. His eyes moved from her head to her foe, then returned to her eyes.
“Did you just check on me?” she asked, frowning at him
As if he had been caught, he immediately spoke up, “I was just admiring your beauty with my eyes. It is commendable.”
Ava was stunned by his words. Had he lost his mind?
“Why are you at my party? Do you want to ruin my birthday like last time?” she asked, reminding him of the past.
He lowered his gaze, letting out a sigh.
“Ava, look. I am deeply sorry for the past. I know I hurt you but-”
He paused when the sound of a car screeching came to his ears. He lifted his gaze, looking behind Ava, outside the
door.
A man in a white suit emerged from the car, holding a bouquet of red flowers.
Ava’s eyes widened even though she had not turned yet. lan’s eyes returned to Ava.
Her face transformed from shocked to thrilled in the blink of an eye. She turned around and dashed outside
towards the man.
Jan was standing there while staring at her.
Nobody noticed them because everyone else was busy in the living room.
But lan was watching them from the door.
Ava stopped in front of the man and smiled.
“Dane! You have really come! I thought you wouldn’t make it.”
Dane gave her the bouquet and pulled her into a hug
“No one can wish you before me. Happy birthday, Ava.”
Ian’s heart broke in pieces as he watched them from a distance. It was hard for him to see the love of his life in
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‘Did she leave this pack to not feel this feeling, and never came back? She didn’t want to see me with another woman. But here I am, burning inside, watching her with another man. I really deserve it.‘
