Once Upon a Story of Us
Matteo, finally in a better mood, called Evelyn over to blow out the candles.
She walked up in silence, just about to make a wish, when Rebecca suddenly gasped in excitement.
"Oh wow, what a coincidence! Ms. Walsh, you and Elmo share the same birthday! Why don't we celebrate together?"
The moment those words left her mouth, the room filled with stifled laughter.
Seeing the challenge in Rebecca's eyes, Evelyn dug her nails into her palms.
She took a slow breath, her voice carrying a cold edge. "In that case, let the puppy blow out the candles. Everyone can sing for it instead. I won't get in the way."