Chapter 22

In the backyard lawn of the Steward residence, Vanessa's birthday party was lavishly and elegantly arranged. Many guests had already arrived, waiting for the star of the party to make her appearance. Vanessa had no idea what was happening back in Jorvania. Still, she felt a sense of unease. She wasn't someone who'd get scared easily, since she had attended plenty of formal events with Baxter in the past. It was probably the change in her identity that made this different. Noticing her nervousness, Leah took Vanessa's hand and said gently, "Don't be nervous. Just treat the party like a family gathering. We're all here with you. "Alright. Thanks, Leah." The two of them slowly entered the backyard. Under the gaze of the crowd, Leah led her to Warren's side. After taking her hand, both father and daughter walked together to the stage. "Thank you all for coming to celebrate my daughter, Quincy's, birthday today," Warren said into the microphone, his eyes misty. "I'm sure many of yo