Rejected, And Became A Heiress

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Chapter 0081

Cara's POV

I crouch down to his level and pat his black hair, "I'm sorry, Ethan, but you must stay here."

I don't want to disappoint Ethan. I know he must feel left out, not being allowed to travel to DarkWood like his sister Mia. He tells me as much again the next day as Ruby, Mia, and I prepare for our weekly visit to DarkWood. "It's not fair. I want to go..." Ethan once more says sadly. His green eyes are moist, like tears could form at any moment.

The sight of his poor little face is almost enough to break my resolve, almost enough to get me to-waver and change my decision.

But then I look closer at his face, the curves and angles all reminiscent of Alaric, and am once again reminded of his parentage. Of the man that is secretly his father.

I've

spent too long keeping Ethan out of Alaric's sights. Alaric was never supposed to know about either of them. To see both twins together, to see how their features match his own, it's just too great a risk. It's a risk I'm not willing to take.

So, as a mother I do what I have to do. I tell my son once again that he cannot join us. No, he must stay at home.

Ethan opens his mouth, surely about to spout a fresh argument, a fresh try at convincing me to change my mind. He's so smart, his mind is so quick that it's getting harder and harder to dispel his logic. Sometimes he's too smart for his own good.

I steel myself, firming my resolve to continue to tell Ethan no, when suddenly, there's a knock at the door.

Ethan closes his mouth, giving the argument a rest for now and grabs the handle. The little boy opens the door to our cottage to see the smiling face of his uncle, my brother Ryan.

Ryan, a twin himself, seems to be developing a special bond with Ethan. The two have been spending more time together lately, solving math problems and coming up with elaborate science experiments.

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stay with Ethan," Ryan offers, noticing that the rest of us are getting ready to leave.

clearly ascertaining that the little hou is

Ryan!" Ethan cheers happily. "Can we do

upset.

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can, buddy," Ryan replies with a broad

door, thanking him for keeping Ethan company. I drive Ruby and Mia to the hospital and let them out of the car, "I have to make another stop, but I'll be back here soon. Ruby, can you get Mia

at me and escorts Mia into the hospital, checking her extensive notes

my phone buzz

I'll be late to the Pack

by his delay. From what I've heard during my visits to DarkWood, Alaric is busier than ever these days. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't show his face

to me. After all, if I help them, that would

the least I can do to support the Pack House

shutters just as desperately in need of a paint job as they were twenty some years ago. There's that same old broken walkway handrail from that one time one

their paths. This Pack House has certainly seen its fair share

of all the times that Grandmother called to me to "close that door

ripples through my chest

if she could

now?

be proud

know she'd be happy to have me back here helping the Pack House. It's one of the reasons I agreed in the first place, to

out, looking

from the kitchen. I could find my way there with my eyes closed, I know this building so well "What on earth are YOU doing here?" The voice sounds even more annoying now, which

standing in the kitchen, eyes wide and gawking at

isn't the greeting

to help-"I

There's ice in

offer a polite smile, hoping to diffuse the situation calmly. "I