Chapter 17 - Preparing A Brand New Birthday Party For Ellie
Two months had passed since the courtroom battle, and Ellie’s fourth birthday was fast approaching on a bright Saturday.
Nathan wanted to give her the celebration she deserved, completely free of toxic relatives and haunting memories.
They decorated the sunlit backyard with colorful streamers, pink balloons, and a giant banner reading Happy Fourth Birthday, Ellie!
Neighboring children from the suburban cul-de-sac arrived carrying wrapped presents and wide, genuine smiles.
There were no forced apologies, no hidden bread crusts, and no locked nursery doors upstairs.
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Ellie wore a brand-new pink dress sparkling with silver stars, spinning around the grass like a joyful ballerina.
Nathan stood near the patio grill, watching her laugh with her new friends, feeling tears of pure gratitude sting his eyes.
