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

Chapter 134

Sarah said nothing as she turned away, trying to put as much distance between them as possible, but Arnold’s voice stopped her.

“Grandma knows about us getting a divorce.”

Sarah stilled for a second before responding, her voice calm. “It’s good to know.”

At least now, there would be no more forced meetings, no more fake smiles, no more pretending. Arnold’s grandmother had always been the one pulling the strings, trying to orchestrate reconciliation between them. But now, with the truth out, that exhausting charade could finally end.

A faint sigh escaped her lips, but she said nothing more.

They left the hallway in silence, walking side by side yet worlds apart. The tension between them was almost tangible, filled with unsaid words and unresolved emotions.

As they neared the dining hall, Sarah stepped on a puddle of water she hadn’t noticed. The moment her foot slipped, a sharp intake of breath left her lips, her body tilting dangerously to the side.

Before she could hit the ground, strong hands caught her.

Arnold.

His grip was firm but not rough, steadying her before she could fall.

For a second, she felt the heat of his touch, a reminder of how familiar this used to be. But the moment

passed quickly.

Sarah pulled away immediately, straightening herself with a muttered, “I’m fine.”

Arnold let go just as quickly, his expression unreadable.

Neither of them said anything.

But someone else had seen.

light a cigarette when his gaze landed on them. He exhaled slowly, watching

barely spoke, yet there was something

demeanor wasn’t just indifference–it was the kind of distance that niy

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someone deeply. A past

wanted. But now, watching the way set and fraud stood so rigidly ayan, you to even ye somehow still in sync, he was so

cigarette, Dalton chuckled to

Interesting

previous night faded as Sara and Learned a the studio. She was ready to immerse herself in work, but the moment the stepped inside, the

had been transformed.

with the rich aroma of food. Handcrafted wolf–shadow lanterns hung from the ceiling, casting intricate silhouettes along the walk. The long communal table was

in surprise. “Wow, that looks quiet an

for a moment before realization dawned on his face.

here? So soon?”

of the days,

the wolves. Long ago, it marked the transition from winter’s harsh survival to the promise of spring. It

see the joy in everyone’s faces. People laughed, exchanged stories,

warmth spread in her chest.

swept up in the celebration, momentarily pushing aside the thoughts that usually pressed at the back

office celebration came to a close, Sarah stepped

their parents,

festival’s energy. Lanterns lined the pathways, their glow casting soft golden hues over the snow–dusted

full swing, and the city pulsed

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