Ying Sheng tapped her fingertips against her phone screen in an anxious manner, her eyes flickering back and forth between the empty notification screen and the sight of her friends bowling in front of her.
Today was her birthday, and she didn't know how she felt. On one hand, she was happy and grateful because Liam had planned a whole day of activities for her, including brunch with bottomless mimosas, bowling, and dancing later on that night with all of their friends. He was so thoughtful and organized everything for her.
However, another part of her was anxious and crestfallen because she hadn't heard a peep from her parents. After seeing her dad's post on Facebook, she thought that they had something planned for her, even if it was a simple dinner so that they could all talk. However, they hadn't reached out at all. A few times, she wanted to reach out first, but she held herself back. Maybe they could call her any moment.
