At Eve Garden, Ella found the house empty.She had no choice but to leave the grapes, zucchinis, and some fresh seafood and meats she’d bought at the doorstep.Then she left a message for her parents on messenger.As she and Tiesto were leaving, they ran into her adoptive father, Jayden Hart.“Remember it’s my birthday today?” he said. “Came back just for that?”Ella did remember. But Jayden had always been busy and rarely at home.Nora and Piper also took up most of his remaining time.She and Jayden had always been distant, their bond shallow.Still, she wasn’t sure if showing up for his birthday was the right thing.“Since you’re back, let’s have a meal together. Just family—no outsiders,” Jayden said.Ella agreed. Fortunately, she still had some fruits left to bring along, so she wouldn’t arrive empty-handed.Worried Tiesto might feel uncomfortable, she whispered, “I’ll try to stay briefly… just enough to be polite.”“No problem,” he said casually.They stepped into the villa toge
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