Chapter 198

Elara didn't react. Willa had always been like this. She could tell that Willa's expression had shifted the moment Caleb appeared. Willa cared deeply about him—so seeing herself in this state under his gaze must have stung.

"I'm not speaking for you," Elara said softly, "but today is my dinner, and as the host, it's my responsibility to mediate."

With that, she stepped in front of Willa, gently sh