Crippled Luna's Farewell: Half A Life Without My Alpha's Deadly Deception

Chapter 23

Chapter 23

Sarah wanted to say it aloud: *I don’t want to be this Luna anymore.*

In truth, even without today’s humiliation, she had been ready to leave long ago.

But what would be the point of saying it now? Arnold had never cared for her words, never listened to her explanations.

To him, her voice had always been white noise, easily dismissed.

Her burnt fingers betrayed her resolve, and the tray slipped from her trembling hands. The delicate cups shattered against the floor, the silver liquid pooling like spilled tears across the tiles.

Arnold’s expression darkened as his gaze bore into her. “Are you losing your temper with me?” he demanded, his voice sharp

with irritation.

Before Sarah could respond, Linda, ever the picture of composure, stepped forward with a saccharine smile.

“Now, now, dear,” she cooed, placing a calming hand on Arnold’s arm. “I’m sure she didn’t mean it. Don’t be angry…”

Sarah’s lips curled into a pale, brittle smile, one that barely concealed the bitterness simmering beneath. Her voice was steady, each word deliberate and clear.

“No, I didn’t mean to lose my temper,” she said, her tone devoid of warmth. “I just don’t think you two deserve the tea I made.”

Arnold’s glare sharpened, but before he could respond, Sarah turned on her heel.

Without waiting for the fallout, she walked to the elevator, ignoring the furious murmurs that followed her.

Inside the restroom, Sarah ran her burned fingers under the cold stream of water.

The sting of the injury was nothing compared to the ache constricting her chest.

She reached into her bag, pulled out a small tube of ointment, and began tending to her wounds with practiced efficiency.

Once, her life had been filled with creative pursuits..studying diplomacy, sketching intricate designs for clothing.

She’d been far from a domestic expert. But marriage had demanded a different version of herself.

To gain Arnold’s approval, and that of his family, she had transformed from a spirited teenager into a dutiful wife, mastering every household chore.

from cooking. Yet none of those minor injuries compared to the million tiny heartbreaks she had

now wrapped around her finger,

print on the

first–aid supplies

little coyote, was always full of energy

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countless nights bandaging his wounds, soothing his

And yet, he

yet, he would only remember her as

gentler,” Alex would whimper, favoring the woman who offered comfort without

that left Sarah rushing him to

of the story. He only saw Alex’s tears and blamed her for them. “You’re careless,” he’d snap, berating

Sarah thought, her heart hardening. “I’m leaving them. Both of

Sarah left the restroom, her steps firm. She reached the elevator and

doors.

group of staff members suddenly pushed past

one of them barked.

she stepped aside as the employees gushed over

hear?” one of them said in an excited whisper. “It’s rumored that Alpha is already engaged to her. She’s

saw her once,” another chimed in. “She really is gorgeous. Although… doesn’t she

gaze fell on Sarah, his brow furrowing as he studied her face.

he could voice his observation, the elevator

beauty drawing every eye

she glided past,

draw attention. Yet one

more! Don’t get too close to Ms. Linda..she’s an important

met, and for a fleeting moment, Linda’s confident mask faltered. She looked away quickly,

had no energy left for

Linda disappeared down the corridor, one of the

like a fairy, isn’t she? It’s like the Moon Goddess herself blessed

deepened the curiosity of the man who had studied her

said, rubbing his chin thoughtfully, “you look

neutral. *If only you knew, she

life. She was her sister by blood, the illegitimate daughter of Sarah’s