Chapter 181
As Tina stared dumbly at the birthday cake on the serving table, her mind fizzled. She wasn’t sure how to
react.
‘I don’t think today is Samuel’s birthday,’ she thought to herself, puzzled. The waiter exined, “Miss
Lynd, today’s your birthday! Mr. Langford brought you here so he could celebrate the asion with you!”
From the moment the Lynd family adopted Tina, she had never celebrated her birthday. She was used to
singing birthday songs and giving birthday wishes to Pearl alongside her family, every year.
It was beyond Tina’s expectation that Samuel would even remember her birthday, let alone celebrate it.
‘Is this the surprise he’s talking about?’ she thought curiously. ‘Oh! That’s why he was so angry! I’ve
misunderstood his intentions!’ Without hesitating for a second, she lifted the hem of her skirt and rushed
outside. Right at this moment, the door of the lift opened and Samuel exited. She said immediately, “Mr.
Langford, I apologize. I forgot that today’s my birthday! I hope you don’t feel offended by what I said just
now.”
Samuel was unfazed as he continued to march forward.
When he walked past her, he even maintained a distance from her deliberately and avoided eye contact.
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Tina stood there, motionless, as she looked at him getting into the car and leaving the ce. “What…” All
the waiters in the hotel were dumbfounded.
They were tasked with assisting the birthday party today. Who would’ve known that things would turn out
so awkwardly? Once Samuel was out of sight, they erupted into heated gossip. “What happened here? I
thought this was a birthday surprise?”
“I don’t know. When I heard that Mr. Langford is the host, I thought we’d be in for generous tips today.
How did things turn out to be like that?” “That aside, who’s that woman anyway? Isn’t his girlfriend Miss
Young? I thought that today was Miss Young’s surprise party!” “What a joke! From the way she dressed, I
don’t know how she managed to seduce Mr. Langford. Everything’s all messed up because of her. This
is just disappointing!” Tina picked up the hem of her dress and left the hotel with a depressed expression.
When she arrived at the bus stop, the onlookers red at her with ridicule.
“What does she think she is? A princess?” “A princess? Why is she taking the bus?” “You’re right, but
why is she dressed like that in a public ce? Look, she’s not even wearing shoes! Is she out of her
mind?” Only then did Tina realize that she had been walking barefoot ever since she lost her shoes on
the stairs.
At this moment, she could feel waves of stabbing pain on the soles of her feet.
However, it was toote to head back to the hotel now.
She checked the bus schedule and found that it was thest line for today. If she missed the bus, she
would have to hail a taxi back home.
All her finances right now would only amount to around 2000 dors. Not only were her expenses much
higher than her monthly ie, but she also had a baby on the way. By then, her expenses would be
doubled.
As such, she had to be meticulous when it came to spending money. After waiting in the cold wind for
almost half an hour, the bus finally arrived. The people jostled through one another and rushed into the
bus. Tina wouldn’t dare to squeeze in with the crowd. She covered her stomach and waited for everyone
to enter. Her legs were numb and weak after standing in the corner for a long time After switching bus
lines two times, she finally arrived at the vi. Right now, it was alreadyte at night.
The security guard saw a ghost-like shadow and was almost scared to death.
“Who’s that?”
“It’s me…” Tina said weakly. The guard slid the gun back into his pocket. “Oh, it’s Miss Lynd. I’m sorry, I
mean Mrs. Langford. Wee back!” There wasn’t the slightest hint of respect in his tone, and his
sarcasm was quite obvious.