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

Celena had made quite the spectac Liam

with discomfort. She turned stiff, her body quivering ever

th

with tears as she whispered, “Liam, let’s not go in. I’m terrified. Can we just leave?

“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. Showing up

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being pushed around.

to unsettle Wasyl, Cheryl, and the rest. They all knew 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, right? Who knows, maybe

tension, dripping disdainfully. ” Please, as if we can’t see right

Celena’s eyes as she turned to Yafe,

don’t want to hear it. You and your

did not even let her finish. He brushed past her with an impatien flick

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