Chapter 20 Birthday Party

• Mrs. Stanford, with a bright smile and a hint of anticipation in her eyes, approached Bethany. “Good morning, dear,” she said, her voice was warm and enthusiastic. “I have some news for you.”
• Bethany looked up from her task, curiously. “Good morning, Mom. What’s up?”
• Mrs. Stanford sat down on the edge of the sofa, her expression reflecting both joy and a touch of urgency. “This weekend, we’re celebrating your father’s 60th birthday with a big party. It’s going to be quite the event, and I wanted to make sure you knew about it.”