Chapter 119

As the message faded, the spectacular fireworks show officially began. Colorful fireworks exploded in the sky, dazzling and vibrant, bursting open with a loud boom and scattering like stars. Each firework was unique, with one fading as the next took its place in the sky. Rene took out her phone and positioned it at me, urging me to look at the lens. I turned to face her, and with a quick snap, she captured the moment in a still shot. At that time, I had some chocolate smeared on the corner of my mouth while Rene had a bag of chips dangling from her lips. She had always adored candid shots, believing they captured the most authentic moments. The fireworks show lasted for an hour. When the last shot was fired, the lights in the venue slowly dimmed. The curtains, which had been closed, began to move quietly. Everyone's attention shifted toward the back, and whispers filled the air as people speculated about the mysterious guest. The crisp sound of the potato chips echoed in Rene's