The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 2032

"Happy birthday!"

"..."

Stella blinked, finally shaking off her shock as she looked around.

Not only were Charlotte and Andrew in the room, but the elders of the Gates family had also shown up.

Samantha held a massive bouquet of flowers, looking at her with overwhelming excitement.

She had yelled "Happy birthday" the loudest.

"Happy birthday, sweetheart."

Once the cheering died down, Samantha shoved the flowers into Stella's arms and pulled her into a tight embrace. "Here's to our Stella getting better and more beautiful every day. May your life be filled with nothing but happiness."

"Thank you, Samantha."

Stella forced a smile, her voice choking up with emotion.

"Gifts."

Standing nearby, Charlotte rested both hands on her baby bump and tilted her chin up.

Behind her, Anthony immediately stepped forward to present three wrapped boxes.

"..."

Stella took them in a daze, not understanding why there were three.

"Well," Charlotte patted her perfectly round belly and raised an eyebrow, her tone light. "Two of those are from them to their godmother."

"Thank you."

A rush of warmth flooded Stella's chest. She stepped forward and gently hugged Charlotte. "Thank you, Charlotte."

"Good girl."

Charlotte didn't move, letting her hold on.

Barely a minute passed before a deliberate cough sounded from behind.

"Oh."

Taking the hint, Stella quickly let go of Charlotte. She sneaked a glance at Anthony, who was staring right at her, and whispered, "Thank you, Anthony."

"Don't mention it."

Anthony kept his expression blank as he took two steps forward and pulled his wife back into his arms.

Everyone else took turns presenting their gifts.

Stella's head was buzzing the entire time. It wasn't until she sat down in front of a cake covered in candles that she finally processed everything.

She suddenly turned to the man beside her, asking nervously, "Why didn't anyone get you a gift?"

"..."

Roger's lips curved into a slight smile. He took her hand and leaned close to her ear, sounding terribly dejected. "The men in this family who haven't managed to lock down a wife don't have the right to celebrate their birthdays."

"..."

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