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.

that the mother and son are separated, I’m no longer concerned about the arrangement,” he said carefully. “But I thought you should

he?”

is well–fed and has grown taller, even gained weight under the

paused, then added with obvious disapproval, “I’m starting to suspect if she’s even his biological mother. I’ve never seen a mother

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was clear. Sophia had neglected Oliver even when she had the means to care

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

rules, and raising another Alpha’s child indefinitely would raise

found a pack family willing

the other end stretched

child away for adoption while he still has a living guardian?” Dr. Mitchell’s shock was evident. “Aren’t

has a history of child abuse,” I said calmly. “It’s not impossible to strip her of her

was quiet for a moment, processing

already has his own thoughts,” he said finally. “How would you

the new arrangement,” I replied

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

evening approached at the Northern Territory Central Healing Institute, Dr. Edmund Fisher approached

with his characteristic cheerful smile. “Contemporary healers should

idea of socializing felt foreign after everything that had happened

asked, turning to Rachel Thompson

to help my

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this is the downside of having

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