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.

from Reginald’s birthday party the

quite the spectac Liam insisting that Celena

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

th

Her eyes brimmed with tears as she whispered, “Liam, let’s not go in. I’m terrified.

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

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win us points!”

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

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

if we can’t see right through

turned to Yafe, desperate to

it out! I don’t want to hear it. You and your

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

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