Chapter 2020

Frederick couldn’t help but tremble at the thought of Jacqueline knowing about his mother’s crimes one day. He didn’t know how long he had been curled up in the corner until he heard a sound outside his room. Jacqueline and the others were back. ‘Happy birthday, Jackie!’ He wished her in his heart. It was her birthday, and he knew many big shots had attended her grand birthday party. He had seen Jacqueline wearing a beautiful pink dress with a tiara before she went out today. She looked exactly like a princess. She must have been even prettier under the spotlight. He wanted to give her the gift he had been preparing even though it wasn’t worth much. Suddenly, the door to his room was pushed open, and he saw someone in pink holding a piece of cake. “Great! You’re still awake! It won’t count as a birthday cake if you have it tomorrow!” Jacqueline said, smiling while placing the cake in front of Frederick. “Here you go. I saved a big piece of my delicious birthday cake for