“Sorry for imposing, Mr. Dowling.”

After all, Mrs. Dowling did not send her an invitation. She came here because her aunt brought her.

Mrs. Dowling smiled. “Nonsense, you’re not imposing. It’s our honor to have you here, Mrs. York.”

Serenity was holding the birthday gift that Audrey had prepared for Maya. She handed the gift to Audrey, who took it and then passed it to Maya. She said with a smile, “Happy birthday, Ms. Dowling.”

Mrs. Dowling quickly said, “Just call her Maya, Mrs. Stone. We’r