Dashiell seemed a bit distracted. Vivienne called out to him several times before he finally snapped back to reality:
"What's wrong?"
"It's getting late, and everyone's hungry."
"What's the rush? Not everyone's here yet."
"Who are we waiting for?"
Someone else in the group chat chimed in.
Dashiell's tone was melodic: "Jaxon hasn't arrived."
"Oh, right, I remember now. Melody's not here either," Vivienne added.
"Is Melody coming?"
"Of course, it's Dashiell's birthday. How could she bear to miss it..."
Dashiell suddenly interrupted them:
"I didn't invite her."
His tone was cool: "Even if she does show up, I won't let her in."
"Dashiell, don't be angry. It's your birthday today," Vivienne quickly tried to soothe him with a gentle voice.
Dashiell coldly grunted in agreement:
"You're right."
He glanced sideways at his cute and charming girlfriend beside him.