Chapter 121: HAVE YOU FINISHED?

"You seem happier," Gillian observed, his eyes twinkling with genuine warmth. The sight of her like this, more at ease, brought him a sense of relief. This expression—one of contentment—fit her perfectly. "Do I?" Xina replied with a grin that stretched across her face, her mood lighter than it had been in days. "Yes, you do." He nodded with certainty. "So, are you ready for the coronation?" His tone shifted slightly as he reminded her of the event that loomed only four days away, a reality that made Xina’s stomach twist with anxiety. She had been doing her best not to dwell on it, but it was always there, lurking at the edges of her thoughts. "Gary doesn’t seem to care when I tell him I don’t feel ready," Xina admitted, her grin fading as concern clouded her vivid green eyes. "He insists it has to happen, no matter how I feel." Gillian could understand her unease. He sympathized with the weight of the situation, knowing that despite her reservations, there was little she could do t