Chapter 271


    Chapter 271 An Invitation to Attend Harriet’s Birthday Celebration


    “Dad, please! Just let us attend the event! I want to go there.” Erica pouted her lips, demanding her


    father to go along with her.


    “Just do us a favor and let us explore around, Francis. The ce is going to be crowded with guests by


    then, so no one is going to notice us. I promise we won’t give you any trouble.” Naomi sincerely


    beseeched Francis.


    Realizing he had been neglecting Naomi and her daughter all this while, Francis eventually softened up


    when he thought to himself about how rare the asion was. “Fine. Remember to wear something


    decent.”


    Later that afternoon, Erica and her mother happily went shopping at the apparel shop, during which she


    texted Hayley to unt her good news. ‘Erica, guess where I’m going this Saturday?’


    ‘Where are you going?’


    ‘I’m going to apany my dad to Old Madam Presgrave’s birthday feast.’


    ‘Are you free tonight, Erica? Let’s meet up!’ Hayley responded by asking.


    ‘Alright!’ Erica agreed to meet up with Hayley, thinking they were just going to catch up with each other


    like old friends did.


    In the meantime, Hayley, who was reading Erica’s message, was surprised to find out how lucky Erica


    was to attend Harriet’s birthday celebration. For that, she knew Erica and Elliot would surely run into


    each other by then and was determined to exin everything to Erica so that her friend wouldn’t


    embarrass her by ident. After taking a look at the time, Hayley reached for her phone and dialed


    Elliot’s number.


    On the other hand, Elliot was skimming through his emails in his study when he saw his phone vibrating


    on the table. Upon taking a glimpse of it, he reached for it and said, “Hello, Hayley.”


    “Let me ask you something, Elliot. Is Grandma’s birthday this Saturday?” Hayley probingly asked.


    “How did you know about that?” Elliot frowned and asked in a deep voice.


    “I happened to stumble upon Grandma’s birth date when I was reading a news article that was published


    two years ago. After doing a little calction, I realized it’s this Saturday, so will she be celebrating her


    birthday?” Hayley asked in excitement.


    “Yes, she will.”


    “That’s awesome! I remember Grandma was asking me when I’ll be visiting her against time, so I


    suppose her birthday makes a perfect opportunity for me to visit her, Elliot. Maybe I could drop by and


    celebrate with her,” Hayley happily said.


    “Hayley, the ce is going to be full of guests, so I don’t think I can make sure you’re well received.”


    Elliot implied in his tone that he was reluctant to let Hayley attend the event.


    “Don’t have to worry about me, Elliot. I’ll be good, and I can take care of myself… Or is it because you


    don’t want me to be there? Am I really a shameful presence to you? I know my modest background may


    have always been a disgrace to you, but… I really want to attend Grandma’s birthday feast. I just want to


    be there to give her my blessings. Is that too much to ask for? Can you grant me my wish?” Hayley


    spoke with a bitter voice, making herself sound sympathetic.


    “Alright, I’ll arrange it.” Elliot continued to say, ” But you mustn’t stir up trouble during the feast at all


    because Anastasia and her son will be there as well. So, try to stay away from them as much as


    possible.”


    “Alright, Elliot. I promise I’m only there for Grandma’s birthday. I’ll behave myself and stay away from


    trouble.” Hayley obediently agreed to behave well.


    Soon, Elliot hung up the call, thinking his responsibility was nothing more than making sure Hayley


    wouldn’t have to worry about her own livelihood.


    Meanwhile, Hayley was stung by Elliot’sst few words, although she had already received permission to


    attend Harriet’s birthday feast. After all, the answer to who was more important between Anastasia and


    her in Elliot’s heart was obvious enough the moment the man Elliot told her to avoid Anastasia. Why


    should I be the one who stays away from Anastasia?


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    Soon, Erica and Hayley met up at a western food restaurant in the city, where Erica showed off the


    nightgown she was going to wear during Harriet’s birthday feast. Then, Hayley stared at her friend and


    said, “Erica, there is something I want to tell you, but promise you’re going to keep it a secret. Can you?”


    “Speak your mind.” Erica looked at her while sipping her juice.


    “I’m going to attend Old Madam Presgrave’s birthday feast too.”


    “Pff!” Erica spat out her juice, and her eyes were left wide open in disbelief. “What did you just say?


    You’re going to attend Old Madam Presgrave’s birthday feast too? H-How can you…?”