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Daisy stayed in the hospital for a full week until the allergic reaction completely subsided.

During her stay, she saw Natalie's photos on social media every day. It turned out that the "trouble" Asher had mentioned was nothing more than cockroaches in Natalie's place that hadn't been completely exterminated. Asher and Justin had helped her find a new apartment, bought new furniture, and worked together to transform an empty room into a cozy home.

On the day of her discharge, Asher and Justin finally appeared after being absent for a week.

Seeing that Daisy had already completed the discharge procedures on her own, a rare hint of guilt crossed Asher's stern face. "Sorry I didn't visit you these past few days. I've been helping a friend with some things. She just returned to the country and isn't familiar with the area yet, so I'm the only one who can help her."

Asher rarely apologized voluntarily.

In the past, Daisy would have smiled understandingly and said it was fine. But this time, she simply opened the car door calmly and got in. "I understand. Let's go home."

Asher glanced at her with slight surprise. Was she angry? But he quickly dismissed the thought. After six years of marriage, Daisy had always been gentle and considerate, never losing her temper with him. How could she be upset over such a small matter? Perhaps he was overthinking it.

After getting in the car, Daisy kept her eyes closed, resting. But she could clearly feel a burning gaze frequently directed at her.

She opened her eyes and caught Justin's cautious stare.

Seeing her awake, Justin asked softly, "Mom, is your allergy all better now?"

Daisy said, "Yes."

Just then, the car came to a stop. Daisy pushed open the door and got out.

After taking just a few steps, she heard a low mutter behind her: "Too bad Natalie can't be my mom now..."

Her steps faltered, her heart feeling as if it were being devoured by countless ants.

This was her son, whom she had carried for ten months and raised for five years. The child who had nearly killed her showed no fear or guilt whatsoever, but instead regretted not successfully removing her as an "obstacle" so Natalie could smoothly become his mother.

How ironic.

Daisy suppressed the pain in her chest and walked straight into the bedroom.

Justin, your wish will come true soon.

That night, Daisy lay in bed early, the space beside her empty and cold. Asher often worked in his study until late at night, and they had long grown accustomed to a life without bedtime conversations.

Just as she was drifting between sleep and wakefulness, a pair of hands gently pulled her into a warm embrace. The man's heated breath brushed against her neck, sending shivers through her.

Daisy was forced to open her eyes, but inadvertently caught sight of a curly hair wrapped around Asher's shirt collar. She had always had straight hair since childhood.

A sudden wave of nausea rose in her throat, and Daisy abruptly broke free from his embrace.

Asher froze for a moment, frowning as he asked, "Haven't you recovered yet?"

Daisy suddenly found it amusing. He clearly had another woman in his heart, yet still pretended to care about her. Who was this act for?

She said, "Asher, I just realized today that you're not even as brave as a child."

At least Justin dared to say he wanted Natalie to be his mother. But you can't even mention Natalie without calling her a "friend."

Asher couldn't grasp the deeper meaning in her words and frowned as he pressed, "What are you talking about?"

Daisy let out a soft laugh, no longer wanting to waste time on his hypocritical facade, and turned to lie with her back to him.

Asher also lost interest and got up to leave the bedroom.

Hearing the door lock click shut, Daisy kept her eyes tightly closed.

The next morning, Daisy received the divorce papers from her lawyer. [Ms. Olson, the documents have been prepared.]

Daisy replied: [Thank you.]

Just after sending the message, Justin bounced over to her side. "Mom, my birthday party has to be really grand this time. I want to invite someone very special."

Only then did Daisy remember that Justin's birthday was approaching.

After a moment of silence, she responded, "Okay."

This would also be the last birthday she would spend with Justin.

Justin happily went to school with his backpack.

After he left, Daisy opened a flight booking app and purchased a ticket. The departure time was set for three days later, on the evening of Justin's birthday.

For the past three days, Daisy had been preparing for Justin's birthday party.

At the same time, she had also purchased all his birthday gifts from age six to eighteen.

After all, he was her flesh and blood. Even if they would never see each other again after this, she had to fulfill her responsibilities as a mother, at least until he turned eighteen.

On Justin's birthday, guests filled the house.

Daisy held Justin's hand, standing beside Asher, surrounded by everyone in the center.

Justin, who was usually excited about every birthday, seemed dejected today, constantly kicking at pebbles on the ground and glancing toward the entrance from time to time.

Even Asher kept looking down at his watch.

Daisy thought something might be inadequately prepared for the party.

Until a clear female voice came from the entrance: "Justin!"

Justin suddenly looked up, his eyes instantly lighting up. He pushed past Daisy who was blocking his path and ran straight toward the entrance: "Natalie!"

Daisy stumbled, nearly falling, and had to step back several times before managing to steady herself.

Justin was completely oblivious, throwing himself into Natalie's embrace. The gloom on his face vanished completely, and his lips curved into a bright smile: "You're finally here! I've been waiting for you."

Natalie smiled and pinched his cheek gently, saying tenderly: "Traffic held me up a bit. Sorry to keep you waiting."

Asher also walked over, a rare smile appearing on his usually stern face.

Daisy endured the dull ache from her ankle, standing in the center of the crowd, watching her husband and son abandon her to gather around Natalie. The bitter feeling in her chest slowly spread throughout her entire body.

She should have realized it earlieronly Natalie could make them act so unusually.

The "most important person" Justin had mentioned was indeed her.

The guests around them began whispering, breaking the previous silence.

"Who is that? Someone who can make Mr. Walker and the young master personally greet her?"

"Could she be the real Mrs. Walker? Did we get it wrong?"

"No, I heard she's Mr. Walker's unforgettable first love from his study abroad days. She just returned to the country recently."

"Oh my God, poor Mrs. Walker. Her husband's first love showing up so brazenly at her son's birthday party..."

"Shh, keep it down. Mrs. Walker is still here."

Daisy looked away. Her heart no longer achedonly bitterness remained.

After tonight, she would no longer be Mrs. Walker.

While everyone whispered, Justin had already pulled Natalie along, showing off the party venue to her like presenting treasures.

"Natalie, this is my favorite cartoon character."

"These are all my photos from birth until now."

"And this is a painting I drew myself."

Asher followed beside them, his gaze carrying a gentle smile.

After walking around the banquet hall, the three finally came to where Daisy stood.

Justin introduced: "Natalie, this is my mom."

His tone was completely different from before, clearly carrying a hint of reluctance.

Natalie remained composed, gently patting Justin's head with a smile: "Ms. Olson, having such a well-behaved and thoughtful child like Justin must be truly enviable."

Daisy smiled back: "You'll have that too."

After tonight, not just Justin, but Asher as well, would be hers.

Justin clearly didn't want to linger in front of Daisy and immediately pulled Natalie away again.

Asher instinctively wanted to follow, but as he lifted his foot, he noticed Daisy standing alone, completely out of place with the surrounding festivities.

He spoke with rare gentleness: "Thank you for all your hard work organizing the birthday party these past few days. Natalie can keep Justin company now. Why don't you go back to your room and rest?"

Daisy lowered her eyes, hiding the irony beneath them.

How desperately did he want to be openly with Natalie that he would ask his legitimate wife, the biological mother, to leave early from her own son's birthday party?

But she said nothing, simply turned and went upstairs.

She no longer wanted to waste time on such meaningless matters.

When it came time for the wish-making ceremony, Daisy was summoned downstairs by a servant.

In the banquet hall, Justin stood before a giant cake, ready to make his wish.

Natalie and Asher stood on either side of him.

Seeing this scene, Daisy paused in her steps.

Such a harmonious pictureit seemed like anyone else joining would be superfluous.

Noticing Daisy's arrival, Natalie smiled apologetically at her: "Ms. Olson, I'm so sorry."

She then tried to give up her position beside Justin.

But Justin gripped her sleeve tightly, not letting her leave: "Mom, I want Natalie to stay with me."

Asher glanced at him and said softly: "Today is Justin's birthday. Let's do as he wishes. Don't take it personally."

Daisy stood in place and nodded calmly.

She no longer wanted even the hearts of this father and sonwhy would she care about an insignificant position?

Justin visibly brightened, closed his eyes, and clasped his hands together to make his wish: "I hope I can grow up happy and healthy."

As soon as he finished speaking, he paused, then added in Italian: "I also hope Natalie can be my mom!"

The childish voice rang clearly in everyone's ears.

Among the guests were those fluent in Italian, and for a moment, their expressions varied.

Asher was momentarily stunned, then explained with his usual composure: "Children say the darndest things. Don't take it seriously."

Justin pouted, his eyes full of reluctance, as if he wanted to say more: "But..."

Daisy stepped forward, cutting him off: "This is your gift. It can make your wish come true."

With that, she handed Justin the document envelope she had prepared.

Inside was a divorce agreement she had already signed.

She figured this gift was probably exactly what Justin wanted most.

After a pause, she continued: "There's also a key inside..."

Originally, Daisy had wanted to tell Justin that his gifts from age six to eighteen were all stored in a safety deposit box, and he only needed to open them in order each Christmas.

But before she could finish, Justin nodded dismissively: "Thanks, Mom. Got it."

He didn't believe Daisy's gift could really grant wisheshe just thought it was another grown-up joke to humor kids.

He casually set the envelope aside and looked expectantly at Natalie: "What did you get me?"

Natalie smiled and pinched his cheek, pulling out her prepared gift from her pocketthree matching t-shirts with their intimate family photo from their last amusement park visit printed in the center.

She said: "This is from our last trip together. I had it made into matching family shirts. Do you like it?"

"Wow!" Justin exclaimed in delight, excitedly examining the shirt over and over, wanting to put it on immediately. "I love it! Tomorrow, the day after, and the day after that... I want to wear it every day!"

Just then, the photographer arrived, ready to take pictures.

Justin's eyes lit up as he tugged on Asher's sleeve: "Dad, can we all change into these shirts and take photos with Natalie?"

Asher, who usually only wore formal attire, surprisingly didn't refuse.

After the three changed into the matching outfits, they looked exactly like a real family of three.

Before the formal shoot began, Asher frowned and looked toward Daisy, who had been standing in the corner: "Why aren't you joining us for photos?"

Watching the three of them standing intimately together with no space between them, Daisy forced a smile: "I'm a bit tired. You go ahead."

Asher didn't ask further and signaled the photographer to begin.

Natalie and Asher stood on either side of Justin.

For better shots, the photographer gestured for them to move closer together.

They inched closer bit by bit until their shoulders finally touched.

Both froze simultaneously, instinctively looking at each other.

A hint of tenderness appeared in Asher's usually indifferent eyes, while Natalie's cheeks flushed pink.

Justin stood in front of them, holding both their hands, beaming with happiness.

The guests around them whispered among themselves.

"First the son wishes for another woman to be his mother, now they're wearing matching outfits for photos. Mrs. Walker sure has patience."

"You don't get it. Back when Mr. Walker was abroad for Christmas, he was deeply in love with his first love and proposed 100 times. If she hadn't been unwilling to marry so young, there wouldn't be a Mrs. Walker now."

"So you're saying Mr. Walker's first love is back in the country. Do you think..."

Hearing the surrounding chatter, Daisy suddenly remembered the scene six Christmases ago when Asher proposed to her.

No flowers, no ring, not even a confession.

Just one simple sentence: "Will you marry me?"

That single sentence made her throw herself wholeheartedly into this marriage.

Even after accidentally learning about his past with Natalie after their wedding, she still believed that as his wife, she could make Asher fall in love with her someday.

But it took her six full Christmases to understand that a heart already occupied by someone else could never love her.

No matter how hard she tried, as soon as that person appeared, she was destined to lose everything completely.

Watching Asher's gaze inevitably drift to Natalie, Daisy let out a soft laugh.

At least this marriage that should never have begun was finally coming to an end.