Caden was happy to have Cynthia around.

-

Jacqueline had been moping around during the party because she hadn’t seen Frederick yet. She was waiting for Frederick’s present.

It was her first birthday since she had become friends with Frederick.

“What’s wrong? You look unhappy.” Serenity asked.

“Mommy, why isn’t Fred coming?”

Serenity knew the reason for his absence. Fred’s existence was a controversy for the Valors. He might get hurt again if people made a big deal out of it when they saw him.

“Didn’t Fred say that he didn’t like the crowd when we left home?”

Jacqueline pouted. “If I had known about it, I would have invited fewer people to the birthday party. There are so many guests that I don’t even know!”

Serenity patted Jacqueline’s head. “Do you want Fred to attend your birthday party that much?”

Jacqueline nodded. “Fred is my best friend!”

Serenity sighed at her innocence. She could only hope that they would still get along when they grew up and their friendship