Phoenix 233

Chapter 233: Has He Grown Weary and Decided to Give Up?

Chapter 233: Has He Grown Weary and Decided to Give Up?

(Sophia Rivers’s POV)

I snapped back to reality and sneered, “You speak as if you can help me get out.”

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Hazel Green’s eyes narrowed slightly. She leaned forward in her chair, her voice dropping to barely above a whisper.

“I can arrange for pack physicians to conduct a mental evaluation,” she said carefully. “If they determine you were suffering from psychological distress during the incidents, it could reduce your sentence significantly.”

I studied her face, searching for the trap I knew had to be there. Nothing came free with Hazel Green, especially not now.

“And what do you want in return?” I asked flatly.

(Marcus Blackwood’s POV)

In my private chamber at Moonhaven Estate, I was reviewing territorial documents when my phone rang. Dr. Samuel Mitchell’s name appeared on the screen.

“Alpha Blackwood,” his voice came through clearly. “I’m calling about Oliver Rivers.”

I set down the papers and leaned back in my chair. “What about him?”

“He’s been persistently asking for his mother,” Dr. Mitchell explained. “They haven’t seen each other for at least six months now. You were the one who insisted on bringing him to the Blackwood family out of compassion for the child.”

I remained silent, waiting for him to continue.

are separated, I’m no longer concerned about the arrangement,” he said carefully. “But I

is he?”

slightly. “The boy is well–fed and has grown

she’s even his biological mother. I’ve never seen a mother with

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voice was clear. Sophia had neglected Oliver even when she had

her side, he probably wouldn’t have a good life. But if he continues to stay with the Blackwood family, helping others raise sons, the pack elders probably wouldn’t be willing to accept this

expecting this conversation. The pack hierarchy had its rules, and raising another Alpha’s child

pack family willing to adopt Oliver,”

silence on the other end stretched

Dr. Mitchell’s shock was evident. “Aren’t you afraid

mother who is imprisoned and has a history of child abuse,” I said calmly. “It’s not impossible to strip

for a moment, processing this

own thoughts,” he said

slowly accept the new arrangement,” I replied with

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

the Northern Territory Central Healing Institute,

department dinner at a nearby tavern tonight,” he said with his characteristic cheerful smile.

speechless at his casual invitation. The idea of socializing felt foreign after everything

do you want to go?” I asked, turning to Rachel Thompson who was organizing patient files

“I have to help my younger siblings

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laughed. “Look, look, this is the downside

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