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.

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“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.”

lightning. This was not the

I were as young as you, I wouldn’t…” She

slipped back into place. “You wouldn’t understand even if I

left the Master Suite abruptly. Her heels clicked against the marble

disappeared.

stood there puzzled. Perhaps my mother–in–law just felt sorry

(Marcus’s POV)

Rivers to change downstairs, I got the surveillance footage

The truth was crystal clear on the

and was walking with Isabella Blackwood. They

me with false confidence.

She didn’t notice that my phone screen

I shouldn’t have

say that,

really push you into the Moonstone Reflecting Pool?”

looked back at Sophia Rivers with a calm expression.

out to hold my arm

indeed pushed, that’s why I fell. Besides Isabella, there was only

certainly wouldn’t push me.”

you still doubting! It was

off.

stared straight at the surveillance video in my hand. Her face went white

clearly showed Sophia Rivers pulling Elena Blackwood down. The truth

at Sophia Rivers in disbelief and confusion. If Elena

Sister Sophia lie?

video in my hand. Her face turned deathly

you said, she pushed

Rivers‘ face was pale as moonlight.

with these petty tricks.” I

about to leave when Sophia Rivers suddenly grabbed me. Tears streamed down her

down because

her,

Chapter 53: The Shadow

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front of her at first. She

was about to enter the house, and

motionless, not saying a word. My

my hand. She staggered back two

“Marcus, you promised me…”

still counts.” The words felt

hope flickering

to look at Isabella Blackwood. “You take

speaking, I left without

departing figure in a

(Elena’s POV)

I returned to Moonhaven Private Quarters, my phone rang. Nathan Sterling’s name flashed on

screen.

Blackthorne was beaten was Officer Joseph, a nephew of Director Harold Thornfield of the

the refrigerator to get water. My hand paused when I heard about the

Authority.

words flashed through

wife of the Director of the Revenue Authority?” I asked

expect me to ask that. But he

Cross, and she

it was

the same jurisdiction. It was impossible for her to know about

Rivers. So who was close to

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