Chapter 29

Willow sat down beside Zane, and then she patted the seat next to her. "Here, Mommy!" I complied and sat down. Willow turned to me and said, "Make a wish!" I gazed at the wavering candlelight, and then I closed my eyes. I silently made a wish. "I hope Willow will slowly recover, and I hope we can stay happy forever." Then, I opened my eyes and blew out the candles. Willow immediately drew closer and asked, "What wish did you make, Mommy?" I was about to answer, but Zane answered on my behalf. He said, "Willow, wishes won't come true if they're said out loud." Willow said disappointedly, "Okay." I couldn't help but chuckle at how adorable Willow looked as she pouted. I cut her a slice of cake and said, "Eat up." Willow pouted and said, "But Daddy said I can't eat desserts at night. It's bad for my teeth." She was telling on Zane, but she was also explaining why she couldn't eat cake. I looked at Zane, and he coughed awkwardly. "Today is a special day, so you can have a little."