CHAPTER TWENTY THREE

Luna Grace saw Duncan dashing out of the palace in a hurry and immediately went to Hailey, concern etched on her face. “Hailey, what’s happening? Why did Duncan leave so suddenly?”

Hailey sighed, trying to keep her voice steady. “He got a call from Lisa. She said she needed to see him urgently, and he just... left.”

Luna Grace gave Hailey a tender hug after noticing the pain in her eyes. "Oh, my dear," she remarked empathetically and in a quiet voice. "I truly am sorry."

Hailey leaned into the hug, grateful for the comfort. “Thank you, Luna Grace. There is nothing more that I can do.

Hailey was led by Luna Grace to the living room, where they took a seat together. For some time, they sat in quiet, the gravity of the situation weighing hard on them. After some time, Luna Grace patted Hailey’s hand. “Let’s retire to bed, dear. We don’t know what time Duncan will be back, and you need your rest.”

Hailey nodded, feeling exhausted both emotionally and physically. “You’re right. Thank you