Chapter 96 She Didn't Get Him a Birthday Gift

At Ashford Manor, William checked his phone for the ninth time that day, but there was still no reply. Was Jeanette really not coming? His expression was thunderous. George, who was off to the side, dared not even breathe too loudly. Thankfully, Cordelia arrived just in time. George rushed forward to greet her and helped her to her seat. Her eyes fell on William, and she had displeasure written all over her face. "Did you do something to upset Jean again? She's never missed your birthday!" William pressed her lips into a tight line and said nothing. Immediately after, footsteps sounded outside. When George looked up, he instantly breathed a sigh of relief. "Mrs. Ashford? Wonderful! Mrs. Ashford Senior and Mr. Ashford have been waiting for some time!" When William snapped his head up, he saw Jeanette walking slowly through the door. She wasn't dressed up tonight and was dressed very casually, unlike her elaborate attire from previous years. His gaze instinctively dropped to her h