Chapter 4

Before I left, I celebrated my birthday at the Grant residence.

This time, my mom cooked, spending the whole day in the kitchen, and my dad came home early from work.

Justin, who was in college, even took time off to come home early, holding a birthday present the whole way.

This birthday was the most special one I'd had since moving back in with the Grant family.

Edward rolled in a three-tiered birthday cake, then handed me a necklace.

The design was gorgeous. I had never realized Edward had such good taste.

Staring at the table piled high with…