After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

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Chapter 182

The sadness in his words was palpable, but I didn't know how to respond.

I stayed quiet, hoping my presence was enough to comfort him, even if I couldn't give him the answers he sought. Third POV:

Meanwhile, in the hospital room, Derrick lay in his bed, propped up by pillows, looking utterly bored.

His leg was bandaged from a minor injury, but otherwise, he seemed perfectly fine.

glanced over at Ceccily, who was sitting beside him, peeling an apple with methodical precision.

"Mom, this is so boring." Derrick groaned, rolling his eyes. "I'm fine. I don't need to be in this stupid hospital."

Ceccily didn't look up from her task.

"You need to stay here and look like you're injured," she said, her voice cold and matter-of-fact. "You need to keep up appearances, so Andrew continues to feel guilty about what happened. And so he starts to suspect Leo."

Derrick sighed dramatically, leaning his head back against the pillow.

"Yeah, yeah, I know. But do I really have to stay here the whole time? I can't take it anymore."

Ceccily's knife slipped slightly, and she gave him a warning glance.

"You need to act like you're in pain, Derrick. Even if you're not. We need to make Andrew feel guilty enough to push Leo out of the way. The more he believes Leo had something to do with this, the easier it will be for us to take control of Silvermoon." Derrick groaned again, clearly annoyed.

remembering something, he sat up a little straighter and

mention me to Elizabeth

shifted, a cold smile curling

snapped. "Elizabeth is not interested in you.

slightly, disappointment flickering

with a shrug, he

"When Leo is out of the

didn't respond

continued peeling the apple, her movements smooth and

hand, seemed to grow more uneasy as

a mess this time? The plan was just for

flat look and said, "If you don't have the guts to handle this, how do you expect to become an Alpha? If you want to lead the Silvermoon Pack, you need to be prepared for sacrifices. Just compensate the families and move on." Derrick nodded, though

from earlier had faded, replaced by

his

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asked the question that had clearly been weighing

finds out... that I'm not his

mid-sentence. Her tone was cold, razor-sharp. "This matter

flinched at her words, glancing down

Derrick!" she hissed, stepping closer,

everything we've worked for? You keep your mouth

realizing any further questioning

gaze lingered on him for

voice deadly calm. "Now act like you