Chapter 83 The Birthday Party

• The day was a whirlwind of activity at the Carlon household as everyone busied themselves with preparations for Karl's surprise birthday party.
• Lavinia, despite the family's insistence that she should rest, was determined to contribute. They finally acquiesced and allowed her to take charge of decorating the dining table, a task she undertook with both enthusiasm and care.
• Lavinia excused herself after finishing her portion to get ready for the evening. The anticipation of Karl's arrival added a flutter to her steps as she ascended the stairs to prepare herself.