Adopted to Biological? Keep Your Golden Child Scapegoat Out novel Chapter 56

Chapter 20

Once they confirmed that charges would be filed, the Collins family breathed a sigh of relief.

They handed all remaining details to their lawyer and returned to Madrid.

Though they were far from home, they had also left behind all the social drama and worries. Avery finally felt like she could relax.

As days passed she gradually adapted to life in Spain.

Her parents asked about her future plans. She fed her mom a piece of fruit with a playful wink.

“Mom I’ve been thinking about that too. Part of me wants to continue my education but I’m also tempted to take a break and find a job. Get some real–world experience you know? Any thoughts?”

The wind picked up in the garden. Her father brought two blankets for his wife and daughter with a cheerful smile.

“Honey you’re turning twenty–three in a few days. There’ll be plenty of time for work later. I’d rather see you freely pursue whatever makes you happy. More school or traveling the world while you’re young both sound great.”

Her mother nodded in agreement and gently tapped Avery’s head.

“We’ll support whatever you choose sweetie. No rush. But let’s talk about your birthday first! Another year older. How do you want to celebrate?”

Birthday celebrations?

Avery thought back to all her birthdays in her twenties, which she had spent with the Miller family.

This would be her first birthday in Spain, and a million ideas started running through her mind.

“We just moved here so maybe a pajama party with the neigbors? Or we could visit Aunt Kate in Iceland. Is it the right time to see the Northern Lights this time of year? But I also kind of want to go surfing or skiing…”

Seeing their daughter worry over these happy little decision her parents finally felt relieved.

They’d had Avery when they were nearly thirty and spoiled her rotten hoping she’d always be happy.

But their lack of attention had let Ethan to hurt her so deeply They had worried for a long time.

Seeing that she’d truly moved on made them both happy. They decided to fulfill all her wishes.

“Let’s make it a birthday week! Party on the first day, skiing on the second, Iceland on the third…”

Chapter 20

The Collins family were doers. Once they had an idea, they mped straight into planning a celebration.

They bought flowers to decorate the garden prepared tons of food and sent invitations to the neighbors.

On her birthday Avery woke up to birthday wishes from her friends back home.

She thanked each one, then scrolled to the bottom where she found messages from Mr. and Mrs. Miller.

They’d both sent wishes exactly at midnight.

After hesitating for a few minutes Avery still expressed her thanks.

Just after she sent the message the screen showed “typing…”

Soon later she got a new message.

“Avery dear I know you don’t want to bring up the past or ruin your special day with unpleasant memories. So I’ll just wish you a fantastic year ahead. Don’t forget to eat lots of cake!”

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