Chapter 165: Shocked to See Her Still Alive

Chapter 165: Shocked to See Her Still Alive

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

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I hesitated when Adrian suggested meeting our father immediately. The thought of facing Samuel Whitmore

felt overwhelming after everything that had happened.

“I don’t think I’m ready for this,” I admitted quietly.

Adrian took my hand gently. “He’s been carrying so much guilt about the past misunderstandings. Ever since

discovering you’re his daughter, he’s desperate to make amends.”

His voice was soft with understanding. “He’s so remorseful he can’t even face our mother right now.”

I looked into Adrian’s earnest eyes. After a few seconds of internal struggle, I nodded slowly.

“Alright, I’ll meet him.”

Adrian brought me to the Crimson River Tavern, an outdoor restaurant by the river near the villa. Few pack

members were dining at this quiet location.

Samuel Whitmore was discussing the menu with a server when we arrived. Upon seeing us approach, he looked toward me with visible emotion filling his eyes.

I struggled to find the right way to address him. The words caught in my throat.

Samuel seemed to understand my difficulty. “You can call me whatever feels comfortable. I won’t force you

before you’re ready to accept me.”

“Uncle Samuel,” I said finally.

He smiled warmly. “That’s perfect.”

During our meal, Samuel was exceptionally considerate. He encouraged me to order freely and not be polite

with him.

don’t hold back. Order whatever

atmosphere remained harmonious and warm throughout

(God’s POV)

was rushed to the intensive healing ward at Shadowmere Private Healing Sanctuary due to severe chest pain. Margaret Blackwood had called

Blackwood family waited anxiously in the healing corridor. Their faces

emerged from the examination room. His

announced solemnly. “There’s a tiny silver fragment lodged deep inside Alpha Marcus’s lung, which

with shock. “Silver fragment? How

165. Shocked to

a deep–seated silver infection,” the doctor continued. “If left untreated, it could have

serious consequences.”

son could have such a diagnosis. Her hands trembled as she

information.

reassured them. “With

the specialist left, Alexander Blackwood stayed to care for Marcus.

women exhausted from the

Manor, Sebastian Blackwood

the returning she–wolves

concern was genuine, wouldn’t you have gone to

facility immediately?”

suffering from a severe headache, cut short

to rest.”

chambers, leaving the others

alone, Diana saw opportunity in Marcus’s serious condition. She

eyes.

in key positions at the Blackwood

incapacitated,” she suggested quietly.

this suggestion. The wheels of ambition

mind.

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

my adoptive mother’s condition. Both father and son assured me it

“Occasional fainting spells during

nodded in agreement. “The doctors have confirmed

with them to see her. I readily accepted

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