Chapter 11

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.