Chapter 1011: Freya's curiosity deepened. What on earth was he counting for? She looked around again, seeing only shadows.
But before she could speak, Ellis slipped his arm around her shoulders, his eyes locked ahead. "Three... two... one." The moment the final word left his lips, the air exploded with a series of sharp booms.
The sky lit up in a cascade of dazzling fireworks, one after another, painting the stars with color and brilliance.
Freya froze, stunned, her mind struggling to catch up. "This is..." "Happy birthday," Ellis said softly, his voice warm, his gaze fixed on her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBirthday? Freya blinked, startled. Her thoughts scrambled as she fumbled for her phone. The screen lit up.
"I'm so glad I get to spend your birthday with you this year." Ellis's voice was soft, carrying a tender warmth. "I hope, from this year forward, I'll be the one by your side-every time." Freya's eyes shimmered with emotion.
"Do you like it?" he asked.
"I do," she answered sincerely.
She had always loved fireworks-their lives brief, yet bursting forth with brilliance, as if to leave behind one perfect, unforgettable moment.
"Turn around," Ellis said gently, stepping aside and nodding toward a nearby building glowing like it was cradled in a sea of stars. "That's your birthday gift." File coming from: galnov☐☐Freya turned instinctively. Wasn't the fireworks the gift? However, all thoughts vanished when she laid eyes on the structure before her.
It looked like something pulled from a dream-galaxy-themed, bathed in soft, twinkling lights and shifting streams of luminous color, as if suspended in the cosmos.
Ellis reached for her hand. His was warm, grounding. "Come. Let's look inside." She followed, stealing glances at him along the way.
When did he prepare all this? How had she not noticed a thing? "The password is our anniversary date,” he said as they reached the entrance.
Freya entered the code.
With a soft chime, the door slid open.
Immediately, a sweet, mechanical voice chirped to life, singing, "Happy ΟΠΤ birthday to you. MX Briggs, happy birthday! Wishing you and Mr.
Lambert a lifetof happiness and unity."
Freya turned to Ellis, eyes wide. He was already watching her, his gaze full of quiet affection. He smiled, Hà brushing a hand gently through her hair, then gestured for her to keep exploring. They walked through the entire house; it took over half an hour.
The space was filled with high-tech features, seamlessly integrated into the galaxy-inspired design. desitgrated Everything was sleek, smart, and stunning. "Did this take a lot of effort?" Freya finally asked. "And money?" Ellis led her up toward the third floor, answering as they climbed. "Not as much as something else." She looked at him, puzzled. "What do you mean?"