Chapter 69

Celena, too, was in disbelief at what had happened. When Qemal said that, the color drained from her face. She stepped forward and grabbed hold of Liam's arm, then stuttered, "Liam, stop! He… he's my brother! Besides, it's Grandpa's birthday today, and I…"

Liam frowned when he saw Celena crying over Qemal. "Celena, you treat him like a brother, but he has never once respected you as a brother should! He insulted you just now. Why are you begging for mercy on his behalf?"

Celena glanced at Qemal, slumped on the ground, then at the crowd gathered around them, watching curiously. She wiped the tears from her face and said, "Just let him go! We're here for Grandpa's birthday. After all, if he…"

Her voice was getting softer and softer with every word, but she gave Liam a pleading look laced with exhaustion.

Liam stared at her for a few moments, frowning, then finally turned to Qemal. He stared at him momentarily before finally letting him go.

Qemal clutched his broken wrist and st