20. Hold Me

"Why, Monsieur? Why can't I know where Sky is?" Emily asked with a worried expression.

"Because she doesn't want that."

Emily's shoulders grew heavier, and her breath did too. "But I really want to see Sky. There's an important thing I have to ask her. Can't you help me, Monsieur?"

Hearing Emily's hoarse voice, the old man began to feel pity. "What do you want to ask her?"

Emily's breath hitched. She glanced at Prince, hesitated for a moment.

"Only Sky knows where Cayden is," she answered with her head bowed.

Prince couldn't help but widen his eyes. His throat got choked, but he tried hard not to show surprise.

Meanwhile, Monsieur frowned. "Who is Cayden?"

Emily smiled bitterly. Raising her head, her gaze dimmed.

"He is the man of my future. We promised to meet again. But until now, he hasn't come. Lastly, Sky said she had met Cayden. But then, she disappeared too."

"You think they end up together?"

"No," Emily shook her head swiftly. "I know very well that Sky s