Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

Chapter 275

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Chapter 275

My heart broke at the words. Victoria had coached her well, using our daughter as an emotional shield. For ten years, I'd allowed

this to continue, telling myself it was better for Emma to have both parents in her life.

I'd been a fool.

"Emma," I said gently, pulling back to look into her eyes-eyes so like my own.

"Your mother is manipulating you. Using you to

protect herself.'

Emma's lower lip trembled. "But

it she said-'

"I know what she said." I stroked her hair, my touch gentle. "But adults who truly love you don't ask you to hurt yourself or

threaten to hurt themselves to get what they want."

Victoria's voice cut through the moment, sharp as a blade. "Connor, don't you dare turn my daughter against me!"

I ignored her, focusing entirely on Emma. "Does your ankle hurt badly?"

Emma nodded, tears welling in her eyes. "It's okay though. I deserved it for being clumsy."

response sent rage coursing through me. How many times had Victoria conditioned this

"accidents" had Emma endured?

growled with determination beneath my skin. I knew what I had to do,

my arms. "I'm taking her to

I told Victoria, my voice leaving

for argument.

fury. "Put her down! She's

Emma to

distress and

approached.

take her to pediatrics

nodded, taking Emma from my arms with practiced care. "Of course, sir. We'll take good care

of earshot, I returned to Victoria's bedside. Her eyes

gone.

stated, deliberately using her full name to distance myself

Phone from my pocket, watching as

dialed Olivia

Victoria hissed, attempting

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call connected,

"Hello?"

clearly, maintaining eye contact with Victoria as her face

fury.

rage pheromones filled the room, but I remained unmoved. This was for Emma. For Lily.

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