Chapter 87

The ruckus drew the crowd’s attention, and soon, all eyes were on Liam and Celena, who had arrived without a gift in hand. The

whispers turned into outright jeers.

“Liam and Celena actually showed up! Who would’ve thought? Where’d they find the guts?”

“They’ve got some nerve, alright, showing up empty-handed like that!”

“Do they even have the money for a decent gift? Everyone here’s toting around something pricey. If they can’t even spring for a proper present, who in their right mind would partner up with them?”

“Ha! Maybe they brought along some magic cream for sore legs!”

That last jab sent the room into fits of laughter.

debacle from Reginald’s birthday party the day

Liam and Celena had made quite the spectac Liam insisting that Celena be taken back

of so many sneering glances, Celena’s skin crav with discomfort. She turned stiff, her

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to flee, she turned to Liam, gripping his arm. Her eyes brimmed with tears as she whispered, “Liam, let’s not go in. I’m terrified. Can

the shadows of the past flickering behind Celena’s eyes. He gently held her arms, locking his gaze with hers. “Celena, look how far we’ve come! Don’t you want to go back to the Stone family? Isn’t that what you’ve been dreaming of all these years? Hey, if you’re worried about not bringing a gift, don’t be. Mr. Lynch can’t stand the whole gift-giving charade.

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she has gotten even more timid after years of being pushed around. She seemed as vulnerable as a lamb lost among

grain was a surefire way to stick out like a sore thumb. Better to play it safe and bring something lavish, right? Who

through the tension, dripping disdainfully. ” Please, as if we can’t see right through that excuse.

eyes as she turned

it out! I don’t want to hear it. You and your problems are none my business.”

not even let her finish. He brushed past her with an impatien flick of his hand, leading

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