Chapter 186 The Engagement Ceremony Is Canceled

Valerie's POV:

I exited the taxi, my expression icy, and stepped onto the red carpet, heading directly for the stage at the center of the ballroom.

Yet, my legs felt unnaturally heavy, as though weighed down by iron, making every movement slow and exhausting.

"Val, why are you by yourself? Where is Kaelen? Didn't he come with you?" Mr. Alaric approached me, worry evident in his voice.

I halted, my