Chapter 69

As soon as Sander made a wish and blew the candle again, people around here clapped their hands. I cherished this moment that Sander had to experience having these many guests for his seventh birthday. While the party continued, Desmond and I had to entertain and talk with our guests. A lot of them asked where I had been. I only answered them with a smile. I retired to my chamber when I felt my legs and feet being sore after the party was finished and we escorted our guests. I removed my heel shoes while minding the maids and butlers were cleaning up downstairs. I cleaned up and went to Desmond's chamber wearing only a nightgown with nothing underneath. I had to halt for a moment because I had been having some dizzy spells these past few days. I thought that this was just some stress because of the events that happened. I knocked before Desmond opened the door. I came in and went to sit in the bed, groaning softly when I felt my feet still sore. "Sander is already asleep." "Tire