Chapter 18: The Seven-Day Promise

"Zane, have you misunderstood Abraham?" Eliana emerged from the shadows, her face a picture of astonishment as she spoke. "Abraham has always treated you like a brother. How could he possibly have done something to harm you?" Eliana's face was filled with disbelief as she turned to Abraham. "Abraham, tell him. Zane's disappearance and the loss of his bloodline—this can't possibly be your doing!" Zane remained silent. Abraham didn't say a word either. Meanwhile, the Crown Prince, Alexander,...