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Chapter 224: Forgot The Birthday Gift.
Author: KMyay
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Eleanor let out a bitter laugh, helplessly following Alexander back. They returned to their seats in the lower hall, both glancing toward the main hall.

Guests had already emerged from the back hall, filing into the main hall and taking their seats. Then Melvin and Jesus helped Mr. Jones into the main hall, with Every and Valeria following in order behind them.

After Mr. Jones, the guest of honor, and the rest of the Jones family entered the main hall, the announcement was made that the birthday celebration had officially begun.

"The celebration has started, and soon it'll be time to present gifts. But we haven’t prepared anything.” Eleanor whispered.

"Don’t worry, it’s been taken care of.” Alexander replied gently.

In the main hall, Mr. Jones sat at the head of the room, and Melvin presented his gift, saying a few words of blessing.

After Melvin’s generation had given their birthday wishes, they sat beside Mr. Jones, and it was the turn of Lucas and the younger generation to present
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