Chapter 1771

Lyra raised her glass. Everyone joined in, and the atmosphere was warm, filled with laughter and joy. Maeve watched the lively crowd with a smile on her face, though it was a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. No one else noticed except Zion. He glanced at her, and his grip on Maeve's hand tightened ever so slightly. He knew. Everyone had arrived except for one person. Sabrina, who sat beside Maeve, was more perceptive. She could tell Maeve wasn't quite herself. Sabrina had heard whispers about Maeve while in Eldoria, though she didn't know much. Samuel hadn't shared many details with her, either. At some point, Maeve stood up and headed to the restroom. Sabrina followed her as she rose from her seat. While the men in the private room were busy making bets and playing games, the hallway outside was eerily quiet. Maeve washed her hands, and only then did she notice Sabrina standing just behind her. "Let's head back together," Maeve said. But Sabrina replied, "It's to