Chapter 53: The Shadow of Truth

Chapter 53: The Shadow of Truth

(Elena’s POV)

Margaret Blackwood turned a blind eye to Sophia Rivers‘ feigned weakness and just sneered. “If I don’t blame you, who else can I blame? After six years, your skin is still as thick as ever.”

The words cut through the air like a blade. Sophia’s carefully constructed mask of innocence cracked under Margaret’s withering gaze.

Being humiliated, Sophia Rivers‘ face suddenly turned pale. Marcus Blackwood frowned, his protective instincts flaring.

“Grandma, don’t interfere with my affairs with her, and don’t target her anymore.” He picked Sophia up without hesitation, cradling her against his chest.

He left without looking at me. Not even a glance to see if I was hurt or needed help.

The cold dismissal hit me harder than the icy water of the Moonstone Reflecting Pool. I watched them disappear into the manor, feeling more alone than ever.

Margaret Blackwood sighed deeply at this scene. She turned to look at me, still drenched and shivering.

“Now the Blackwood family owes you.”

“It doesn’t matter,” I smiled bitterly. The words tasted like ash in my mouth.

Anyway, we were severing our mate bond. Marcus’s attitude wouldn’t affect my decision anymore.

As I struggled to get up from the pool’s edge, Victoria Blackwood surprisingly stepped forward to help me.

Her hand was steady and warm.

“Mother, I’ll take her down to change clothes first.”

Margaret Blackwood nodded approvingly. “Do that.”

In the Master Suite, I changed into a clean set of clothes from the Moonhaven Wardrobe Chamber. The fabric felt foreign against my skin after the chaos.

I thought Victoria Blackwood had already left, but she was still there. Standing by the window, her silhouette

rigid with unspoken thoughts.

I walked up to her cautiously. “Mother, I’ve changed my clothes, so I’ll go back first.”

Victoria Blackwood straightened my collar with gentle hands. Her touch was surprisingly tender.

“You’ve tasted the feeling of being mated to an Alpha who doesn’t cherish you, right?” Her voice was calm,

almost conversational.

I was stunned. Was I hallucinating?

Victoria Blackwood rarely said things that weren’t part of a Luna’s duty, let alone her true feelings.

“Mother, what are you…“.

“I’m just saying, you’ve seen Logan’s attitude towards you.” Victoria changed her usual attitude completely.

18 Points

“I don’t like you, but I won’t accept that Sophia Rivers either. I just think you’re still young and don’t need to hang yourself on one tree.”

me like lightning. This was not the Victoria Blackwood I

as you, I wouldn’t…” She suddenly

wouldn’t understand even if I told you, you should

Her heels clicked

disappeared.

there puzzled. Perhaps my mother–in–law just

(Marcus’s POV)

waiting for Sophia Rivers to change downstairs, I got the surveillance

Pool. The truth was crystal

had already changed her clothes and was

me with false confidence.

walked towards me. She didn’t notice

my fault today. I shouldn’t

“Sister Sophia, don’t say that, you’re not the

into the Moonstone

with a calm expression. My wolf Logan

Rivers faltered. She reached out to hold

was indeed pushed, that’s why I fell.

certainly wouldn’t push me.”

doubting! It was clearly Elena

off.

stared straight at the surveillance video in my hand. Her

Rivers pulling

in disbelief and confusion. If Elena didn’t

Sister Sophia lie?

suddenly saw the surveillance video in my hand. Her face turned deathly

you said, she pushed you?” I

was pale as

I thought you wouldn’t bother with these petty tricks.” I put away my phone

Rivers suddenly grabbed me. Tears streamed down her

down because I

to do with her, but

53: The

E PUTS

not to know Elena Blackwood in front of her at first.

she still discovered the relationship between us! And now that Elena was about to enter the house, and even Grandmother Margaret

motionless, not saying a word.

my hand. She staggered back two steps and cried

“Marcus, you promised me…”

The words felt heavy on

paused, hope flickering

at Isabella Blackwood. “You take

speaking, I left without another

at my departing figure in a daze. Her face turned pale and green

(Elena’s POV)

Moonhaven Private Quarters, my phone rang. Nathan Sterling’s name

screen.

officer on duty the day David Blackthorne was beaten was Officer Joseph, a nephew of Director Harold Thornfield of the Northern Territory

hand paused when I heard about the director of the

Authority.

words flashed through my

the Director

me to

wife’s name is Heidi Cross, and she works as a manager in a

surname is Cross… Sure enough, it was related to Director

in the same jurisdiction. It

close to Sophia Rivers

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255