Chapter 237 Make a Wish

A soft commotion and startled gasp spread through the restaurant. Cressida was startled, too, instinctively tightening her grip on the cutlery beside her. Just as she thought there might have been a power outage, a spotlight suddenly lit up at the restaurant entrance, shining down on a tall figure. Tristan walked toward her beneath the beam, dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit, holding a large bouquet of white freesias. Each step he took was steady and deliberate. Behind him, a waiter pushed a cart bearing a beautifully decorated birthday cake. Once the other diners realized what was happening, the restaurant quieted, all eyes turning toward them. Tristan stopped in front of her and handed her the bouquet, its fresh, clean fragrance drifting up to her. "Happy birthday, Cressida." Cressida was completely dumbfounded. Birthday? She had completely forgotten that it was actually her birthday! Seeing her stunned expression, Tristan pressed the flowers into her arms, then to