Chapter 166

Nora had no choice but to give in. She smiled. “Fine. Dinner’s on me tonight. Nobody argue.”

Eric pulled open the passenger door for her like a gentleman. “My car’s small, so the backseat’s a bit cramped. You’ll have to sit up front.”

Nora glanced at the back, which actually had plenty of room, but bit back her words and slid into the front seat anyway.

Not long after Eric’s car pulled away, another car rolled up to the front of Luther Corp. Inside sat Quinton, clutching a carefully wrapped gift.

“Quinton,” Lily said softly, “this is the very first birthday present you’ve ever prepared for your mom. That makes it extra special. You have to give her a proper surprise.”

Quinton’s eyes widened. “How do I do that?”

Lily pretended to think for a moment, then smiled. “Here’s the plan. I’ll take your gift upstairs first. Once the timing feels right, I’ll text you. Then you can come up and hand it to her yourself. She’ll be thrilled.”

Quinton remembered hearing his classmates talk about