Chapter 996


    Since she had Nics Melton to apany her, ine James had enjoyed her life more. She had


    be as outgoing and cheerful as before.


    On her birthday, Switzend experienced the heaviest snowfall of this winter.


    After ss, ine plunged into the restaurant.


    Because of the heavy snow, the number of customers in the entire restaurant was several times less


    than before. There were only a few scattered customers.


    Nics smiled at her said, “With such a heavy snow, I thought Ms. James would note.”


    ine took off the hat on her head and patted the snow on her body, “How could I stand you up? Didn’t


    we both agree on the time? Have you prepared what I plead you to do?”


    Nics nodded, “Ms. James, just go to the back kitchen.”


    ine said happily, “Thank you!”


    She trotted into the kitchen and found well-prepared molds and ingredients for cake.


    ine took off her coat, rolled up the sleeves of her sweater, washed her hands, put on her gloves,


    took a deep breath, and stood in front of the workbench.


    For the past two months, she has been learning cooking skills from Nics. And now her cooking skill


    was above average.


    She had also learned to bake cakes before, but the cake was basically baked by Nics. She was just


    a sidekick then.


    This was the first time she has tried to bake independently.


    ine spent the whole afternoon there, engrossed in her baking.


    At night, the restaurant waspletely empty of customers.


    Nics walked to ine and stand by her side. she had failed a few times and was trying different


    method.


    He said, “Ms. James, let me help you.”


    ine shook her head. “I want to do it myself.”


    After a few more tries, ine finally baked the cake to what she wanted.


    It also tasted very good.


    ine said incredulously, “I made it!”


    Nics smiled and said, “Congrattions, Ms. James.”


    ine picked up the cake and went to the front hall with him.


    She put the cake on the table and looked around, “There’s no one here?”


    Nics said, “The snow is too heavy. It’s kind of lucky. No one will disturb Ms. James’ birthday.”


    ine looked at him, “Thank you, you’re my best friend here!”


    “Ms. James, you’re wee.” Nics put up the candle and lit it with a lighter, “Ms. James, make a


    wish.”


    ine nodded, sped her hands together, and closed her eyes.


    First, she wished that both grandfather and father can be healthy and live a long life.


    Second, she wished that all the friends around her can be safe and happy.


    Third, she wished...


    Just when ine was making a wish, the wind chime at the door rang. The sound was crispy clear.


    ine opened her eyes and turned around, “Is there any guests?”


    Nics looked over and saw no one, “I’ll go check it out.”


    ine nodded, and her eyes fell on the cake with flickering candles in front of her.


    This was the first time she has finished independently, and it’s her special birthday cake.


    So her wish will definitelye true.


    Soon, Nics came back with a beautifully packaged jewelry box in his hand, “There’s no one there.


    But I found this at the door. Is it a birthday present from your friend, Ms. James?”


    ine was stunned, friend?


    She quickly took the jewelry box in Nics’s hand and opened it. It was a ne inside.


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    None of her ssmates knew her birthday was today.


    Her father had brought her a birthday present a few days ago, so it certainly couldn’t be him.


    An incredible thought suddenly shed in ine’s mind. She raised her head rapidly and looked out of


    the restaurant.


    Through the heavy snow, she saw a tall figure walking by.


    ine quickly said to Nics, “I’ll go out first...”


    Nics stopped her, “Ms. James, you haven’t finished the candle yet.”


    ine ran a few steps and quickly turned back. Before blowing out the candle, she said some other


    wishes in her mind silently. She then quickly blew the candle out and ran out.


    Outside the restaurant, there was only heavy snow. She couldn’t see any one.


    ine looked around but still couldn’t find anyone. She didn’t want to give up and she just ran in a


    random direction.


    On both sides of the street, there were only silentmps, emitting a faint glow in the cold night.


    ine ran to the intersection at one time, but still saw no one.


    She was so tired that she stood there with slightly panting. Holding the jewelry box tightly in her hand,


    she then checked around. Her body was trembling because of anxiety.


    Only the whistling of the wind could be heard.


    The anticipation in ine’s eyes slowly dimmed. She then lowered her head.


    She gradually calmed down. Yeah, he hated her so much. How could hee all the way from


    Riverside City to Switzend just to give her a birthday present?


    Thest birthday wish had not been made just now. It’s hardly possible that her dreame true right


    away.


    ine turned around and walked back slowly.


    Just after taking a few steps, she felt like there’s a person standing not far away.


    ine raised her head and looked at him uncertainly across the heavy snow.


    The man held an umbre and stood under the streetmp. His stern face was shrouded in wind and


    frost.


    ine’s extinguished hope rekindled. She sped up her pace. She even started to run to him instead of


    walking. Eventually, she threw herself into his arms, with a choked and trembling voice, “It’s really you!


    I… I thought...I thought...”


    Darnell James reached out and gently stroked her back, eyes down in silence.


    ine hugged him tightly, feeling like she was in a dream. She was scared that she would wake up


    when she let go of him.


    Time seemed to be frozen. The clock stopped right here.


    After a while, ine, who was not wearing any coat, finally couldn’t stand the low temperature outside.


    She was shaking all over, even her lips were trembling.


    Darnell said, “I’ll take you home.”


    “No, no, I want to stay with you. I won’t go anywhere.”


    Darnell asked her, “Aren’t you cold?”


    ine was indeed cold. After careful consideration, she retracted her hand, but then stuck her hands


    into his coat again, buried herself tightly in his arms, so that she could feel his body temperature. She


    then said with satisfaction, “This way it won’t be cold. “


    Darnell did not refuse her childishness, but said, “Don’t you finish your cake?”


    ine shook her head, “No.”


    Whatever he said, she wouldn’t let him go.


    Even if it was a dream, she had to hold on to it.


    After a while, Darnell raised his hand slightly. Just when ine thought he was going to hug her back,


    she felt the clothes draped over her shoulders.


    Before she could do anything, Darnell had grabbed her wrist, pulled it out of his arms, and put on the


    coat for her.


    The man who brought the clothes to them back up silently to the side.


    ine’s mouth pursed, looking at him reluctantly.


    After Darnell buttoned her up, he then put the hat on her head, “Okay, I’ll take you home.”


    ine pulled his sleeve and said aggrievedly, “Today is my birthday… Can’t you have dinner with me?”