Chapter 97

• Soon, it was the engagement day—a day the world seemed to hold its breath for. Media houses swarmed like bees, buzzing live updates of every activity in the grand estate.
• In Edric’s room, the air was thick with unspoken words. He stood in front of the mirror, his reflection staring back with a hollow intensity. On the bed, his son slept peacefully, unaware of the storm brewing in his father’s mind.
• Edric’s thoughts spiraled, dragging him back to the day he had agreed to this engagement. That cursed day, he had met Alora at the shopping mall. The moment had been fleeting—her face pale and distant as she ran leaving him behind, then vanished, leaving a trail of heartbreak and unanswered questions.