Chapter 118: Only 3 Years (2)

Chapter 118: Chapter 118: Only 3 Years (2)He felt deep guilt and pity for Mia Ginger. After all, she was his own daughter, and it had been seventeen years without a birthday party.

She and Zuri Ginger happen to share the same birthday.

Perhaps, every birthday from now on would have to be spent with Zuri Ginger, without a chance to shine independently.

Right now, it’s her first birthday since she returned.

Zuri was the one missing.

Aiden Jiang waited in place with a stern expression, and when he heard the servant return to report, "The eldest miss went out earlier with the Davis family’s young master," he inexplicably felt relieved.

"What?" Charlotte Chester couldn’t accept it and gritted her teeth, saying, "This girl, does she have no manners at all!"

"Forget it, forget it. No more waiting." Aiden said.

"I’ll make a call." Charlotte was still unwilling and went to the side holding her phone.

The phone rang several times, but no one answered.

It almost made her explode with anger.

Charlotte came back to the two of them, depressed, saying, "No more waiting, no more waiting. Let her go wherever she wants."

Bob Ginger, wearing a suit, had just approached and heard this sentence. He paused for a moment, as if he wanted to say something but eventually said nothing.

His sister had already spent seventeen birthdays at home.

This one didn’t matter.

Mia could spend it alone; it’s an opportunity for people in the circle to know her and accept her.

Bob pressed his lips and stood to the side.

Aiden led Mia up to the stage, nodded and gestured to the side to pause the music.

He reached out and took the microphone handed over by Mason Sutton, cleared his throat, and said, "Hello everyone, I deeply appreciate you all taking time out of your busy schedules to attend my daughter’s birthday party. It is a great honor for me, Jiang..."

A lively applause erupted below.

Charlotte Chester smiled and embraced Mia Ginger’s shoulder, welcoming the gaze of the crowd.

Mia stood graceful and dignified, being watched by everyone, neither humble nor arrogant, not at all shy or hesitant, standing openly and generously between Aiden and Charlotte, without being influenced by their presence.

Her curved eyebrows and light smile made her appear younger than she actually was, exuding the unique purity and delicacy of a young girl.

"Prettier than that adopted daughter."

"Such a delicate look."

"Doesn’t seem like it though; her features are more refined than both of them. Is she really their biological daughter?"

"Of course, surely they did a DNA test."

"Exactly, he’s always been sensible and meticulous."

"I just wonder what she’s like in other aspects?"

"Just heard Madam Ginger say, her adoptive family’s financial situation wasn’t good, started school late, but the child is good, got admitted to Cloud Capital University."

"Really."

Soft murmurs occasionally reached Mia’s ears.

She raised her hand to accept the microphone handed over, her bright and clear gaze scanning across the faces of the gathered guests below, she smiled and said, "Hello everyone, I’m glad to see you all and welcome you to my birthday party. My name is Mia Ginger, Ginger from the line ’Qing Qing Zi Jin’."

A round of good-natured applause and laughter sounded from below.

Holding the microphone, Mia glanced at Aiden Jiang, thought briefly, and with his encouraging gaze, continued, "Due to getting lost as a child, this is my first birthday in the Ginger Family, maybe there were previous ones too..."

Her tone paused slightly, regrettably saying, "But unfortunately, it’s been too long. I’ve forgotten."

"Thanks to mom and dad for finding me and bringing me back to this family. I’ll strive to be a good daughter they can be proud of," Mia looked at Aiden, smiled, and her gaze fell on Bob’s face below, slowly saying, "I’ll also be a good sister."

Bob was visibly stunned.

Mia retracted her gaze and handed the microphone back to Aiden.

"Mia is a good child," Aiden smiled and candidly said, "Her adoptive mother was poor, but cared for her with all her love. Unfortunately, she passed away due to illness not long ago. From now on, the Ginger family will be Mia’s only family. As parents, we might have been inadequate in the past, owing a lot to our child. From now on, we will wholeheartedly care for and love her. Please bear witness to these words."

"Haha!"

Another round of good-natured laughter sounded below, and someone teased, "Don’t be so serious. Quickly let the child cut the cake."

Aiden also laughed, giving a look to the side.

The lights in the hall suddenly went out.

The room fell into silence.

Mason Sutton and another young man stood beside the six-layer cake, bowing their heads to light the candles one by one.

The candlelight illuminated Mia’s delicate and fair face.

"Make a wish."

"Girl, make a wish."

Someone around reminded her.

Mia clasped her hands together, gently closed her eyes, and wore a sincere expression.

In her heart she slowly said, "May Brother Jackson wait for me for three years."

Just three years, he will establish himself at thirty, and she will strive to move toward his direction.

Just three years.

Mia slowly opened her eyes, took a deep breath, leaned forward, and blew out all the candles.

The cheerful birthday song started to play appropriately.

The hall lights turned on.

The brilliance of the crystal lights reflected on the shiny marble tiles, dazzlingly, the room was filled with splendor.

"Miss Ginger, may I have the honor to dance with you?"

A male voice sounded in her ear.

Mia lifted her eyes and met a young, handsome, unfamiliar face.

"Alright."

She nodded with a slight smile, and the young man carefully embraced her and slid into the dancing guests.