Chapter 234

Valeria’s Pov

Silas led me and the kids through a narrow path lined with trimmed hedges and glowing lanterns that flickered gently in the evening breeze.

The faint scent of jasmine filled the air, mixing with the soft rustle of leaves as our footsteps echoed along the stone pathway.

From where we stood, I could already see the warm golden hue of candlelight scattered around a long table ahead, dra