Avery Jane's face broke into a beautiful smile. "You scared him? How could that be?" Joshua Hughes was the boldest man she knew. It was impossible to scare him.
The box was exquisitely wrapped, and the simple cake exuded an enticing aroma. He should be thirty-two years old this year, right? This small cake wouldn't be able to hold thirty-two candles. Carefully, she picked out a pink candle, then took out a lighter from her bag. Lighting candles during the day was nowhere near as stunning as lighting them in the evening with the lights off. But she definitely couldn't surprise him like this at night.
She stood behind the door, lit the candle, then set the lighter down. With one hand holding the small birthday cake, she gently opened the lounge door barefoot and walked out.
