Chapter 254

After a pause, Nicole finally said, "That's how it should be. It's just a title. It won't affect our feelings. From now on, you can just call me Nicole." No matter how hard Lila tried, she couldn't bring herself to say "Nicole". She gave it a shot for a moment, then decided to give up. "I'll think about it. Let's talk about it later." Amelie and Nicole smiled even more, clearly teasing her. "Hmph!" Noah came over from behind her. "I treat you like a sister, but you want to be my aunt?" Lila felt embarrassed. This situation was one she hadn't anticipated at all. As guests arrived in waves, Amelie took Lila to the platform in the middle. "Thank you all for attending our Lila's birthday banquet. I'm sure you've all heard the news from a while ago. "We've kept her identity a secret all these years to protect her. Now that she has Kieran to care for her, I can finally rest easy. "Today, we're not only celebrating Lila's birthday but also letting everyone know that she is under