She had never known her own birthday, nor had she ever celebrated it.
But he had given her such a surprise.
It would be a lie to say she wasn't moved.
About two feet ahead was a low, round table, on which sat an enormous twenty-two-layer cake.
Although each layer wasn't very tall, Nora Ainsworth counted them and confirmed there were indeed twenty-two.
"I was afraid we wouldn't be able to reach it if it were too tall," he explained from the side.
Nora Ainsworth turned around. "Thank you, Leon."
Leon Lynch gently tapped her nose with his finger. "What are you thanking me for? No need for thanks. Come on, let's put the candles on."
He handed her the candles, and the two of them placed twenty-two on it together.
Then, they lit them one by one.
"Make a wish." Leon Lynch stood there holding an umbrella to shield the candles from the wind.
Nora Ainsworth quickly closed her eyes and clasped her hands together.
