Chapter 300 The Banyan Tree (1/2)

Angela was outraged. ”What's up with John? This is Nina's first birthday in the North Yard. How could he just leave like that?”

”Maybe it was an emergency. Maybe he didn't have a choice.” Daniel patted his wife on the shoulder.

Nina was disappointed.

But she was grateful that so many people came to her birthday party. She raised her head and smiled. ”It doesn't matter. Let's cut the cake.”

Nina's favorite thing was to cut the cake and then distribute the pieces to all of her guests.

She thought that sharing would make her happy.

”You're right. I've been looking forward to this. It looks delicious.” Michelle was quite vocal about food.

Emma stopped her and said, ”We can't cut it now, Mimi. We have to light candles for Nina to make a wish on.”

”Emma's right. I'll get the candles.” James tried to be helpful.

Emma felt anxious when she heard James say her name.

She stole a glance at him, then quickly looked away.

”Um...where are they?” James looked around but couldn't find the candles.

Just then, a person dressed in an elk costume came over, carrying candles. A

o see it through.”

John nodded. ”You're right.”