Chapter 70
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The atmosphere in the parlor was as fragile as thin ice, a silence that seemed ready to shatter at any moment enveloping the room. Amidst the stillness, Julianne Blanchet's sobs reverberated, their echoes seeming to fill the air.
"It's all my fault."
She wailed as if she were suffocated, her tears falling like drops of rain.
"I-if only I had gone with her..."
"Lia."
Cedric immediately took Julianne in his arms, offering comfort through gentle pats on her shoulder. Yet, his own brow furrowed with indescribable pain.
In truth, it was all his fault. Had he only reached the Second Prince's palace a bit earlier… none of this would have happened.
“Have you found any leads...?"
Cedric turned his attention to Allen, who stood before him. Allen raised his gaze, his expression heavy.
“Lili's magic is still too weak to track, so..."
"..."
"But I'll keep trying my best," Allen hastened to add, his words directed at Julianne upon seeing her expression.
