Chapter 458: The Birthday

Benson sat in his office, his fingers tapping lightly on the desk, a growing sense of anxiety gnawing at him. Suddenly, his phone vibrated. He glanced down—it was a video call from Emma. He answered the call, and Emma’s small face appeared on the screen, looking conflicted. “What’s wrong?” Benson’s voice was soft but serious, his brow slightly furrowed. Emma hesitated for a moment before finally whispering, “Uncle Benson, Aunt Yvonne... she’s chosen Marcus.” At the mention of Marcus’s name, Benson’s heart clenched painfully, as if a weight had settled on his chest. He had suspected this might happen, but hearing it aloud still sent a wave of disappointment and heartache through him. He was silent for a few seconds, his voice so low it was barely audible. “I see.” After hanging up, Benson remained in his chair, tightly clutching the bracelet he had carefully chosen for Yvonne’s birthday. This was the gift he had planned to give her, hoping it might express his feelings. But n