Chapter 21

Having not indulged herself for far too long, Mia had several drinks at the pajama party. After an intense pillow fight, her emotions reached their peak, and she was so excited she wanted to greet every stray cat she saw. The buzz lasted until the party ended. She walked her last two neighbors, who were pretty much passed out from drinking, home. After that, she hummed a tune as she headed back. From far away, she could see a blurry figure standing at her door, holding a box. It was so late, and her birthday was already over. She couldn't help but wonder why someone would still be coming by. When she got closer and saw the person's face clearly, the smile on her face immediately disappeared, and her tone became cold. "What are you doing here?" Noticing the shift in her tone, Liam's eyes flickered with pain. His voice was hoarse. "Mia… happy birthday." She didn't respond or even glance his way. Instead, she walked straight to the door and began unlocking it. Thinking she hadn't he