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 was

spectac Liam insisting that Celena be taken back to the Stone

of so many sneering glances, Celena’s skin crav with discomfort.

th

Liam, gripping his arm. Her eyes brimmed with tears as

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

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us points!”

after years of being pushed around. She seemed as vulnerable as a lamb lost among

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

as if we can’t see right through that excuse. We all know

welled up in Celena’s eyes as she turned to Yafe,

hear it. You and your problems

with an impatien flick of his hand, leading the others away

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