The Video

The news of Percival and Evadne’s engagement was being streamed on every major platform. Even Sarah, who usually didn’t pay much attention to the internet, saw it. Orian, who had just returned to the country with his cancer research results, saw it too.

At the party, the host introduced the couple, detailing their story of meeting, getting to know each other, and falling in love. Then, he invited them on stage to exchange engagement rings.

Evadne softly said, “Percy, at least exchange the engagement rings, right?” Swapping rings would only take a minute or two, if that.

Percival clenched his jaw, his facial muscles twitching. His mind was flooded with Eulalia’s final screams and Evadne’s blatant threats. He wasn’t afraid of Evadne’s threats; he was afraid something might happen to her, which would mean Eulalia would lose her chance at life. He couldn’t risk Eulalia’s life.

But now, he couldn’t reach Eulalia by phone, and an intense unease gnawed at him. He kept reassuring himself that