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Chapter 53. Yes

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I woke up with a soft light filtering through the curtains. As I opened my eyes, I instinctively reached out for Ethan, only to find the space beside me empty.

Ethan usually wraps me in his embrace, but this morning, I could not find him anywhere in the room.

“Ethan” I called out softly, my voice still thick with sleep.

I pushed back the covers and sat up, still glancing at the room.

Did something happen? Why did he have to leave so early without informing me? I tried to shake off the anxious thought but they lingered like shadows in my mind.

I shook off the remnant of sleep when I decided to head downstairs. I could hear faint murmurs and laughter coming from the living room, but I didn't think much of it.

However, as I reached the bottom of the stairs and stepped into the room, I was greeted by an explosion of voices.

“Happy birthday, Avery…”

The cheerful chorus echoed around me, and I froze in disbelief.

My heart raced as I took in the sight of my family gathered together with th
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