Chapter 97

The Duval residence was packed, everyone gathered around their cute little princess. Half the living room was piled with birthday gifts. The little princess of the Duval family, nicknamed Chloe, shared the same pronunciation as her mom's name. A three-tiered pink fruit cake stood in the center of the yard, with icing that read: "Happy Birthday to our sweetheart Chloe Duval – love, Bella and Ryan." As music started playing, guests began swaying to the beat while the birthday song echoed throughout the entire villa. Ryan and Bella helped their daughter blow out the candles and were just about to cut the cake when Ethan and Claire finally showed up. Ryan still wasn't a fan of Claire, but for Ethan's sake, he kept things civil. Chloe absolutely adored Ethan. The moment she saw him, she reached her tiny arms out for a hug. Ethan scooped her up and handed her his gift. "Happy birthday, Chloe," he said, planting a gentle kiss on her cheek. Ryan, looking slightly unhappy, quickly took her back