Sorry, Too Late
It was obvious to them that he was thinking about the past again.
"It's all in the past," Sylvie said, trying to cheer him up. "Evan, you've already made a clean break from the past. No matter what has happened, you have to look forward. Besides, you have me, Ivana, and so many people now who truly support you. There are so many good things waiting for you."
"Sylvie's right!" Estelle quickly added. "Birthdays are special. It would be so boring not to celebrate them. Yes, you had three idiots in your life before who ruined everything—but now you're starting over. So, of course, you should have a proper fresh start."