Chapter 522

Bella said to Jack, "I've already booked a place for dinner. Let's go check it out, okay?" She drove Jack to a private room in a hotel. The room was decorated with a romantic ambiance, complete with an elegant candelabra on the table. The soft, warm glow of the lights filled the space with an intimate atmosphere. The mood became even more enchanting when the server dimmed the lights and lit the candles. Jack couldn't help but ask, "What's the occasion today?" Bella blinked and said sweetly, "Silly, it's your birthday! Did you forget?" Jack was stunned. He had completely forgotten about it. Ever since he lived with Jeffrey and Helena, he'd never celebrated his birthday. It wasn't that they didn't love him—it was just that money was tight, and there was no room for extra expenses like birthday celebrations. Jeffrey's and Helena's income was modest, and every penny was carefully budgeted for Jack's and Joanne's tuition and daily necessities. So, Jack had never truly celebra