"Remember, you can't say it out loud. After making the wish, you must blow out the candles in one breath for it to come true,"
"Okay."
She closed her eyes, unable to see anything, feeling only the heavy weight of the cake in her hands.
The sensation was subtle, and Gan Yuan, who had never believed in such things, unconsciously became earnest as she silently repeated her wish in her heart.
"If there are truly gods in this world, please give all hardships to me and let my child be forever happy."
After making the wish, she took a deep breath, opened her eyes, and blew forcefully at the candles on the cake. All the candles were extinguished.
Behind her, a small arm wrapped around her neck, and she was kissed on both cheeks at the same time.
"Happy Birthday."
One voice was a child's naïve tone, the other a pleasant male baritone.