Brent did not expect Beverley to come to his office without telling him first. He quickly stood up from his chair. “Baby, why are you here?”

The package of cake in Beverley’s hand immediately drew his gaze. “What’s that?”

Beverley smiled sweetly. She did not answer immediately. Instead, she placed the cake on the table in front of the sofa and unwrapped it. “It’s your birthday, Brent. How could I not surprise you?”

She took out two candles with the number 3 and stuck ...