My Love Debts Are Everywhere!-Chapter 476: Surprise and Wishes

"Hoam... I’m still so sleepy."

In the palace hallway, Fiona complained, her sleepy expression making her look especially adorable.

Beside her, Iris nodded in agreement while rubbing her left eyelid. "Me too. I just want to crawl back into bed and sleep for hours."

Hearing their complaints, Charlotte and Stella exchanged glances before smiling.

"I know you’re sleepy, but it’s already eight in the morning. Breakfast time, you know?" Stella gently ruffled Iris’ hair.

Fiona pouted but didn’t argue.

Even though she was still drowsy, she knew Stella was right. It was time for breakfast, not sleep.

Of course, another reason she obediently followed was the fear of her mommy’s scolding.

The four of them continued walking until they reached the dining room doors. But the moment they stepped inside, they froze, eyes widening at the sight before them.

The long table was filled with an array of delicious food, each dish releasing wisps of fragrant steam that made their mouths water.

*Gulp!*

Fiona and Iris instantly forgot their sleepiness, their hunger taking over as saliva pooled at the corners of their lips.

But then, they noticed something was off.

"Hmm? Where are Daddy and Mommy?" Fiona asked, looking around in confusion, but neither Leon nor Liliana was anywhere to be seen.

Aside from the four of them, the dining room felt unusually quiet.

Stella remained calm, though a faint smile tugged at her lips as if she were trying to hide it.

"Maybe Uncle Leon and Aunt Liliana just stepped out for a bit. They’ll definitely be back," Stella said casually. "In the meantime, let’s sit down and wait for them."

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Without waiting for a response, she walked over to a chair on the right side and sat down.

Fiona and Iris found her reasoning reasonable, so without much thought, they followed suit and took their seats nearby.

Only Charlotte felt something was off. Suspicion began to creep into her mind.

"Sister Stella is acting strange. Could she be hiding something from us?" She muttered to herself, eyes narrowing.

Unlike her sisters and most children her age, Charlotte’s mind had matured faster. She had awakened her wisdom early.

While other children still struggled to distinguish between right and wrong, she could already grasp such things. That was why she sensed the irregularity in Stella’s behavior.

"Am I just overthinking this?" She blinked in doubt.

With a quiet sigh, she set aside her suspicions, walked over, and took the seat beside Stella.

"Wow! This morning’s breakfast looks amazing!" Fiona gasped in awe, her eyes gleaming as she took in the feast before them.

There was sweet soy sauce chicken, prawns in tangy sauce, fresh bread, milk, stir-fried lamb, and an array of other exquisite dishes.

Every dish was made with the finest ingredients, filling the air with an irresistible aroma.

Iris nodded eagerly and swallowed in anticipation. "You’re right, Fiona! Somehow, my sleepiness is completely gone—I just want to dig in!"

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While the two were lost in their excitement, Charlotte sat in a slight daze.

"Isn’t this... too much?" She murmured, uncertainty creeping into her voice.

To be honest, just like Fiona and Iris, she felt hungry just looking at the lavish spread before them. But an inexplicable unease gnawed at her, as if something wasn’t quite right.

Just as Charlotte was drowning in her thoughts, something unexpected happened.

Out of nowhere, a round chocolate cake suddenly dropped from the ceiling, landing perfectly in the middle of the dining table where there was just enough space for it.

On its surface, "Happy Birthday" was written in buttercream and dried melted chocolate.

Charlotte, Iris, and Fiona stared in stunned silence.

"T-This…" Iris opened her mouth to speak, but the words caught in her throat.

"Happy birthday!"

Leon, Liliana, and Lyra suddenly stepped through the dining room door, their faces beaming as they eagerly offered their well wishes.

Charlotte, Iris, and Fiona instinctively turned their heads, their expressions filled with surprise.

"Mommy? Daddy? Lyra?" Charlotte’s eyes widened slightly in shock.

Leon, wearing a birthday hat, chuckled at their reactions.

"Well? How was the surprise? Bet you didn’t see this coming, did you?" He said, folding his arms across his chest with a satisfied grin.

It took a moment for Charlotte, Iris, and Fiona to process everything. But once they did, happy smiles spread across their faces.

"I’m so surprised, Daddy," Charlotte giggled.

At last, she understood the strange feeling that had been bothering her—it was their birthday!

She hadn’t completely forgotten, but the surprise from Daddy, Mommy, and Lyra had come so suddenly that they hadn’t even had time to realize it.

The happiest of them all was undoubtedly Fiona. The moment she noticed her daddy wearing a birthday hat, her eyes lit up with excitement.

"Daddy, I want one too!" She exclaimed, pointing at his hat.

Leon chuckled and nodded. "Of course."

Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a matching hat and gently placed it on Fiona’s head. Then, he kissed her chubby cheeks and said warmly, "Happy birthday, Fiona."

"Hehehe... Thank you, Daddy!" Fiona laughed joyfully before giving Leon a kiss in return.

Not wanting to be left out, Iris quickly protested, "Daddy, I want one too!"

Leon chuckled and nodded. "Alright."

He placed a gold-colored birthday hat on her head before leaning in to kiss her cheek. "Happy birthday, Iris."

Iris’ smile grew even brighter as she kissed Leon’s cheek in return.

Although Charlotte didn’t ask like Iris, the longing in her eyes was clear. Without hesitation, Leon placed a hat on her head and kissed her cheek as well.

Of course, Stella wasn’t left out either. Even though it wasn’t her birthday, Leon still gave her a hat and a kiss on the cheek, wanting her to share in the same happiness as the others.

After all, thanks to her help in distracting the three little girls, he, Liliana, and Lyra had been able to pull off the surprise perfectly.

With everything in place, Leon, Liliana, and Lyra took their seats across from them.

"By the way, in my hometown, when someone has a birthday, all their wishes come true," Leon said with a mysterious smile. "So, let’s make a wish."

With a snap of Liliana’s fingers, the number "4"-shaped candle on the cake flickered to life, its small flame dancing gently.

Hearing Leon’s words and seeing the glowing candle, Charlotte, Iris, and Fiona instantly perked up with excitement.

"Really, Daddy? Then I want—" Fiona began eagerly, but Leon quickly cleared his throat and cut her off.

"Ahem! You have to do it silently. Don’t say it out loud."

"Oh! Alright!" Fiona nodded enthusiastically, then clasped her little hands together and shut her eyes tightly.

Beside her, Iris quickly followed suit.

Only Charlotte hesitated for a moment before closing her eyes as well, whispering softly to herself, "My wish..."