Chapter 299 The Surprise (2/2)

”I'm sorry I didn't say goodbye. But I worried that if you didn't want me to leave and cried at the airport, I'd have no choice but to take you back.” Leon reached out his hand, as if he was trying to wipe away his sister's tears.

When Leon heard his sister had been down in the dumps for several days because he had left, he was both sad and glad.

Leon withdrew his hand and said with a smile, ”Happy birthday, Nina.”

His voice was soft and slow, as if he could travel through mountains and rivers from C Island to visit Nina.

”Thank you, Leon.” Nina smiled, her eyes narrowed into crescent moons, and her red lips and white teeth looked adorable.

Then the image vanished.

Nina wiped her tears and began to look around for John.

She looked everywhere but didn't see him.

”Aunt Nina, Uncle John was just here. I don't know what happened, but he left in a hurry.” James walked up to explain. ”Don't blame Uncle John. Work has kept him busy. Probably too busy to come to your birthday party.”

Nina glanced at him and said nothing.

There was a flash of disappointment in her eyes.