Chapter 93

Liam kept those details from Celena. She did not need to shoulder such burdens.

He was determined to restore Celena’s confidence, piece by piece.

“However, what if Grandpa does come to me, pleading? He’s not young anymore. It breaks my heart to think of him straining himself at his age. I’m really worried about his health… ”

That was Celena for him, always too kind for her own good. Even after all the hurt Reginald had caused her, she was still caring for him, fretting over his well-being.

“However, Celena, do you really want to spend your life under the

scornful looks of others? Don’t you want to go back to being a Stone? Isn’t that what you’ve dreamed about for the last seven years?” Liam pressed.

determined, but then her face fell, tangled in doubt. “It’s just…”

about it. Trust me, I’ve got this!” Liam cut in, knowing her tendency to overthink.

nodded. “Alright, I’ll trust you. With

heat of his grasp, a silent reassurance that

you know they’d pick the one person who didn’t bring a gift today?” Celena blurted out, her eyes wide with curiosity as she

present except them, and yet,

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too strange. She had thought they stood

all those people know Liam? Liam grinned. “You think they’re crazy for picking us, the ones

eagerly bobbed her head.

you know, soldiers have a code. They’re straight shooters and honest people. Everyone knows Malcolm’s not the type to take a bribe, but these guys are so full of themselves, always trying to one- up each other. So they think they can impress him with these fancy gifts. They just don’t get

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