Birthday Gift

**TWO DAYS LATER**

It was Daisy's Birthday Celebration at Hayley's house.

The adults walked around freely, conversing and chatting with themselves, while the kids played amongst themselves gleefully.

It was already three hours into the birthday party. They sang Daisy a birthday song, cut her cake, and had also just given her their separate birthday gifts. But despite the high spirit, the toddler was already feeling tired.

She walked over to Hayley and yawned wearily, informing her mother she wanted to sleep. Hayley had gone to tuck her in bed.

Returning to Clara a few minutes later, they settled on the couch, chatting. They had put behind their differences for the sake of Daisy's special day.

"She's it now, Nina. Daisy's six!" Clara exclaimed in awe, taking her wine glass from the table. She raised it. "Let's toast to you for being the best single mom in the world."

Hayley chuckled, also raising her glass. "Cheers! Thank you, Clara." They sipped from the glass, savoring the moment.

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