Ava's POV I got home really late after the event because Rosalie and Peter insisted that we throw a small party for my birthday. Sincerely, they made me feel the happiness I haven't felt in a really long time, and it really felt good knowing that I had someone who genuinely wanted me to smile again.

I had also asked Peter about the gift in my car, but he revealed he knew nothing about it. Still, I pushed all my concerns away until we parted ways. To my surprise, Cordelia had already prepared ...