Chapter 72

“You’re as disgusting as your mother. Both of you make me sick!” Sherah sneered at Celena with contempt.

Qemal could not hide his triumphant grin as he taunted Celena, “What does it matter if you’re talented, Celena, or if Grandpa likes you best? Dad’s only pleased with me and my sister. You’re nothing!”

His words hit Celena like thunder, sending a shiver down her spine.

“Why doesn’t anyone want me?” Celena sobbed, collapsing to the ground. “Grandpa, Dad… you’ve all abandoned me…” Her cries echoed through the room, and her body shook uncontrollably.

Jovie, hearing her mother’s sobs, wriggled free from Liam’s embrace and felt her way toward Celena. “Don’t cry, Mom! They’re the bad ones, not us. You’ve got me, Mom!” she cried.

Tears ‘streamed down Jovie’s cheeks as she tenderly wiped away her mother’s tears and patted her back in an attempt to comfort her.

by her daughter’s empathy, Celena pulled Jovie into

as

will you forgive Celena?” Liam asked, locking eyes with them.

stopped dead in his tracks, spun around, and gave Liam a frosty

Liam turned to Qemal with an icy

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had seen that, their

of the Imperial Dragon, the top dog of the mighty Cole clan, was apologizing to some small-time noble’s son, all for the

stand a chance. Who would dare make their revered commander-in-chief bow?

do it because nothing mattered more

than Celena

It’s all my fault… All of

She knew he would not bow easily, yet there

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