Chapter 37 Pretending

• The morning of Ethan’s birthday party was a whirlwind of activity. The estate’s grand lawn had been transformed into a colorful celebration, complete with a bounce house, a magician, and tables decorated with Ethan’s favorite superhero theme. Victoria, dressed in a simple but elegant white blouse and pastel skirt, moved between final touches while supervising the staff, ensuring everything was perfect.
• Ethan ran through the lawn, his laughter ringing out as he admired the decorations. “Mom! Look at the bounce house!” he exclaimed, his face lighting up.
• Victoria smiled, kneeling to fix the cape on his superhero costume. “It’s all for you, sweetheart. Are you ready to be the best superhero today?”