a difference. We had arranged a cheerful party room, invited Leo’s school friends and cousins, decorated the walls with bright streamers, and ordered plenty of pizza and cake.
Leo was excited beyond words. He had been talking about his birthday for weeks, imagining the games he would play and the presents he might receive.
Everything seemed perfect until Eleanor arrived.
The Gift Nobody Expected
Eleanor entered the room wearing an elegant outfit that looked far more suitable for a formal dinner than a children’s birthday party. She surveyed the decorations