Before long, the balloons were strewn all over the place, with six people throwing them up to the ceiling.
By almost midnight, candles were lit, the lights were switched off, leaving only the romantic music to gently flow.
At midnight sharp, Maureen was surrounded in the center.
Liam and the others began to sing the birthday song to her, both in French and English.
Maureen propped her chin up with both hands, her head bowed low, her eyes shut.
She made a wish with a smile.
This year was the most fortunate birthday she's ever had.
Her wish was for the fate of the female antagonist and the terminal illness to disappear as soon as possible, for the Donald family to be healthy, and to have someone named 'Liam' accompanying her for her birthday every year.
Maureen suddenly thought, was she being too greedy by wishing for three things all at once? If only one wish could be granted.
Oh, God, please grant her the last wish. The rest will be promised next year.
