Estelle's face lit up with a smile as she answered the video call, "Grandpa!"
Back in C City, the sky was just as clear and Old Mr. Jarvis greeted her with twinkling eyes, "Happy birthday, my dear!"
With a playful grin, Estelle responded, "Thank you, Grandpa!"
"I've got your birthday presents, from me and your brother, all set up in your room. Old Wade mentioned something about having spaghetti for a birthday lunch, to celebrate your day. He Justin are brainstorming some new twists to make it look so tempting, you might just fly back home to have some!" Old Mr. Jarvis chuckled, "I bet that was Justin's idea."
Estelle felt a warm surge of gratitude, "Thanks to Mr. Justin, and Old Mr. Wade too."
"So, how long are you staying abroad?" Old Mr. Jarvis inquired.
"Just a few more days, then I'll be back to keep you company," Estelle replied with a relaxed smile.
"And today, is anyone throwing a birthday party for you? Did you get any cake?" Old Mr. Jarvis knew how much Estelle loved sweets; a birthday without cake is simply unthinkable.
"Oh yes, lots of fans and the event organizers sent me so many cakes!" Estelle boasted, "I can hardly fit them all in the room!"
"Estelle, you are truly amazing!" Old Mr. Jarvis couldn't hide his pride.
He looked at her affectionately, "Come back soon. Jonathan will be worried too."
"I will!" Estelle nodded, "Very soon."
"All right, get back to your day, and remember to have some extra cake," Old Mr. Jarvis advised.
"And you make sure to have some extra spaghetti, it'll be as if I'm there too."
"Will do!"
After they ended the call, Old Mr. Jarvis set down his phone, the smile fading from his face to be replaced by a look of deep concern.
He knew Estelle was involved in something dangerous, yet he had to pretend ignorance to avoid worrying her.
"Sir, you can't talk like that about yourself either, or Miss Estelle will be upset," Old Wade laughed quietly, "Let's go have that spaghetti."
"Let's go. Tell Justin that everyone at home has to have an extra serving today, to add years to Estelle's life!" Old Mr. Jarvis instructed.
"Will do!" Old Wade followed him out.
In the courtyard, the lanterns along the porch had been replaced with colorful glass lights, adorned with birthday blessings—a tradition of the Jarvis family. Even though Estelle was never home for her birthday, Old Mr. Jarvis never wavered.
He would also hand out bonuses to the household staff, praying for Estelle's well-being.
Year after year, all he wished for was Estelle's joy and safety!
Zion.
After ending the call with Old Mr. Jarvis, Estelle replied to a few more birthday wishes.

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
Hey author, we are missing the updates for this novel. Please please update the chapters...
The last updates were on September 6, 2026. Almost a month now, may we please have updates. Thank you....
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Still no updates? I was off the radar for a few weeks, expected at least 100 chapters would have been updated by now. Sigh, it is a disappointment...
I hope all is well with you and your family. Please continue to give us updates. I'm still curious to see how Carson wins Marina back, they're the last couple to formally commit from Jonathan and Estelle group....
What happened? Please let's finish the story and get back to Estelle, Jonathan and their baby....
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