I tried to rush forward to stop her, but my body was too frail. Each step felt like walking on knives and the pain in my head was unbearable. My vision darkened as I struggled to move forward, clinging to the wall, silently praying Serena wouldn’t say another word. Caius was so close to happiness…
But Caius let go of Poppy’s hand and took a step toward Serena, as if in a trance. "Tiara? Who is Tiara…?"
I forced myself to look up and saw Serena’s expression—utter disbelief. Tears welled up in her eyes. "Don’t joke around! Tiara is dying and you’re marrying someone else?!"
No, Serena, please don’t… this is too cruel…
I collapsed to the ground with a heavy thud. Caius suddenly turned to look at me. Through blurred vision, I saw his face. Tears streamed from his eyes, falling faster and faster...
