The stubbornness and unease once evident due to youthfulness and anxiety are now completely gone, hidden deep within her eyes. The blue floral cuff covering her hand emerges from the black dress, resembling the stamen of a night orchid, highlighting the slender charm of a young girl's wrist.
At this moment, she gently pressed a hand to her chest, bowed to everyone to express her thanks, and then spoke: "Thank you all for coming to my birthday party."
Then, the room echoed with a burst of light applause, followed by lively chatter as everyone gathered around Tilan, talking. Her gaze slowly swept over each classmate present today, matching them with the names in her memory.
