Chapter 16 - Celebrating Mia's Fifth Birthday With Pure Joy

The mansion's sprawling backyard was decorated with colorful balloons, bouncy castles, and joyful music to celebrate Mia's fifth birthday. Dozens of classmates, family friends, and supportive neighbors gathered under the Texas sunshine to shower the little girl with love.
Mia blew out the candles on her huge castle-shaped birthday cake, her bright smile lighting up the entire party. Ethan stood beside her, holding her small hand with absolute gratitude for the bright future they were building together.