Chapter 170

Elyana fell silent for a moment, then muttered, “Yeah... you have a point.” She handed his phone back and turned to stare out the window. The city blurred past, but her thoughts were sharper than ever. Why is Daimon doing all this? Did he really send Katrina away—for her? Or was it just another way to protect Katrina? The questions gnawed at her, twisting in her chest like a thorny vine. She clenched her jaw as anger rose—hot and sharp. Her fists curled in her lap. She wasn’t sure what burned more—his silence, or the fact that part of her still wanted to believe he cared. Arden’s assistant stopped the car in front of the hotel where Austin was staying. “We’re here,” he said. Before Elyana could even open her door, Jessica and Joxan had already jumped out of the car. “Daddy!” both children shouted excitedly. Austin, who had been waiting near the entrance, immediately knelt down, opening his arms wide. A huge smile broke across his face as the kids ran straight into his arms. “Careful!”