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

Chapter 96

And for the first time that night, Sarah felt a real smile tug at her lips.

Despite the fact that many guests had left early to attend Linda’s reception, the old lady remained composed.

She stood at the center of the banquet hall, her calm presence commanding respect.

With a gentle smile, she finished her speech, expressing her gratitude to those who stayed.

Instead of showing disappointment, she chose to act with grace and dignity.

“I understand that people have obligations, and sometimes, plans overlap,” she said in a warm, reassuring voice. “But for those of you who stayed, I truly appreciate your presence. Family and true friends are the ones who remain, and that is what matters the most.”

Her words, though spoken kindly, carried an undeniable weight. There was wisdom in her tone, a quiet strength that made those around her reflect.

Some guests lowered their heads in embarrassment, while others nodded in admiration.

Even Sarah, who had been feeling disheartened, found comfort in her grandmother’s resilience.

Meanwhile, Leo leaned over to Alexander and spoke in a low voice, “We’ll wait a little while before we officially start the banquet. There’s another important guest coming.”

Alexander raised an eyebrow, immediately sensing that Leo knew something he didn’t. But he trusted Leo’s instincts and simply nodded. “Alright. We’ll wait a little longer.”

A few moments later, the grand doors of the banquet hall swung open, and the air shifted. Colton had arrived.

His presence immediately drew attention.

Guests who had been murmuring amongst themselves fell silent.

indifferent to the evening now straightened in their seats.

guest–his name carried weight, and his reputation

in surprise. She had not expected him to show up. Leo, however, simply smirked, as if he had anticipated this

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approached the old lady

respect.

carried a note of sincerity.

handed her an elegantly

set of rare jade hairpins, crafted with the finest stones from the Silvermoon Pack’s mines.

softened as she examined them, her fingers running over the smooth surface.

are exquisite,” she said, her voice touched

that would

distant, his

pleased with his gesture, nodding

the opportunity to interact with

usual, carried himself with ease, but Sarah,

to

been very persuasive,” he said simply. “Besides, it seemed like the right thing

wouldn’t refuse an invitation

“Sarah is my student, and I’m happy to attend parties held by

taken aback

easily, and she could sense that

old lady, upon hearing this, looked at Sarah with newfound