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."

through me. How many times had Victoria

"accidents" had Emma endured?

I knew what I had to do, despite the cost

lifting Emma carefully in my arms. "I'm

told Victoria, my voice

for argument.

face contorted with fury. "Put

her, carrying Emma to the door. A nurse in

Emma's distress and

approached.

please take her to pediatrics

Emma from my arms with practiced care. "Of

Victoria's bedside. Her eyes burned with hatred, all pretense

gone.

listen carefully," I stated, deliberately using her full name to distance myself

pulled out Blackthorn's Evidence Phone from my pocket, watching as her eyes widened

dialed Olivia Winters'

are you doing?" Victoria hissed, attempting to snatch the phone from my

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out of her reach. The call connected, and Olivia's voice came

"Hello?"

said clearly, maintaining eye contact

fury.

filled the room, but I remained

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