Chapter 489

Sherah's words grew more fervent, her finger tapping insistently on Celena's forehead as if trying to snap her out of a trance.

Yafe looked equally distressed and asked, "Are you serious? Liam said he needed to leave Drunham City for a couple of days?"

Celena nodded silently, her face growing somber. She had been so sure of Liam's statement, convinced he just had to take care of something for a short while. However, Sherah's outburst shook her, and doubt began to creep in.

Was Liam really lying to her?

Had he truly abandoned her and Jovie, just taken off without a backward glance?

Celena felt torn, her mind a battleground where two voices fought for dominance. One voice reassured her, insisting that Liam was true to his word. He would not just leave her and Jovie behind, not after promising to cherish and protect them.

Yet, a nagging voice taunted her, 'Wake up, Celena. Liam's played you for a fool. Men's vows are as flimsy as paper. It's too convenient, isn't it? Right when the