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.

Reginald’s birthday party the day before

the spectac Liam insisting that Celena be taken back to

crav with discomfort.

th

as she whispered, “Liam,

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

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timid after years of being pushed around. She seemed as vulnerable as a lamb lost among wolves, being surrounded by that intimidating

Malcolm’s reputation for hating gifts, but going against the grain was a surefire way to stick out like a sore thumb. Better to play it safe and bring something lavish,

Please, as if we

turned to

it. You and your

He brushed past her with an impatien flick of his hand, leading the

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