Chapter 776

Valarie glanced over with a blank expression, then quickly looked away.

Nyla turned to Valarie, unable to suppress her concern. "Valarie, maybe you should think over this engagement a bit more."

Spending a lifetime with someone she didn't love would be painful—like reliving the same unfulfilling day over and over.

Valarie managed a faint smile. "Nyla, you don't have to worry about me. I know what I'm doing."

Seeing her stubborn expression, Nyla bit her lip. She wanted to tell Valarie about Damon's plan to help the Weirs but hesitated, fearing that Damon might change his mind and leave Valarie disappointed.

With a quiet sigh, she decided to find a moment to ask Damon about it that evening.

"Nyla, I'd like to be alone for a while, so I'll leave you here," Valarie said, excusing herself.

"Alright, but don't wander off too far. The event will be starting soon," Nyla reminded her.

Valarie nodded and quickly walked away.

As she left, Nyla felt suddenly at a loss.

After marrying Cla