Chapter 967

There was a pause.

Julian and Celia quieted down at the same time. They looked at each other.

Lyra stood in front of them, her big, bright eyes moving back and forth between Celia and Julian.

After a moment, she spoke, "Actually, I know."

"When people die, they are gone." Lyra said softly, her voice soft but clear. "If Mommy dies, I will not have a mother."

Lyra pursed her lips and tears rolled in