Sold as the Alpha King’s Breeder

Chapter 143 : I Don’t Know What to Believe

*Eliza*

The things Lena and Xander told me about Jared were confusing. I knew for a fact they were wrong. My memory wasn’t lying. Why would they try to convince me otherwise?

As soon as I was well enough, I went back to my house. According to Lena, Jared bought me the house, but I didn’t think that was true.

It wasn’t just a house; it was a home, where I could see myself raising my child and giving them a good life, far away from the Dark Realm and Jared.

He’d never buy me anything like that, and I would never want to accept anything like that from him.

The day I got home, my mom met me there. I was glad to see her. I remembered her always telling me that Jared was bad news. It had taken me a while to figure it out but finally, I’d learned.

“How are you feeling, dear?” she asked as she fixed me some soup for lunch.

I sat at the kitchen table, a horrible feeling of despair building in my stomach and I just knew it was because Jared was still hanging around.

He was staying with Xander, and fortunately, they had Hestia to worry about.

“I’m fine, Mom. Just a little… confused.”

“Confused about what?”

She dished up two bowls of soup and joined me at the table.

“People keep telling me things that I don’t remember happening. It’s like I lived two lives or something.”

“Eat your soup,” my mom said, tapping the side of my bowl.

I complied, mulling over everything that had happened recently. Everyone had been telling me that the awful Jared I remembered wasn’t the real Jared.

But if that was true, why hadn’t he tried to come to see me again? He was staying as far away from me as I would expect. He hadn’t done anything to make me think he was this “decent” Jared they all talked about.

“Well, if you don’t feel like Jared is a good man, then no one should pressure you into rekindling your relationship.” She smiled across the table at me.

I smiled back. Having my mother’s support was helpful. I couldn’t remember her being that friendly and supportive all the time, but I was glad she was on my side with this one.

“Thanks, Mom. I appreciate that. I just wish I knew what everyone was talking about. I don’t know what to believe.”

I finished my soup and my mom started to clean up. She was being so supportive, but I could tell there was something else she wanted to say.

“Mom, is something bothering you?”

She sighed and turned around, facing me. “Honey, I don’t want you to feel like you have to listen to everyone else, especially when it goes against what you believe right now.”

“But…?”

She smiled humorlessly. “But I don’t want you to wake up three years from now and realize you made a mistake. Living with regrets is not something I want for you.”

“How could I regret keeping my child away from him, here in the Light Realm? He’s… awful.” I looked at my lap. Even as I said the words, they felt so cruel and harsh.

had feelings for him, after everything

mom came over and put her hand

I might not have always thought Jared is good for you, but he has surprised me in the past. He bought you this

up, I walked away from my mother and crossed

you saying

I’ve always been honest,

She was right. No matter what, I could count on her being honest, even brutally

he did save you from becoming a breeder. I’ve heard the stories the kids are telling each other, stories

that. I liked what my mom was saying. I liked what my friends were telling me. But my memories just

interrupting, am I?” Scarlett came into the

you get

and hugged her. She grunted, almost dropping the

mean? I came with Archer when Jared

she set the basket on the kitchen table. She

been held there just like I was, unable to break free or run away. When I’d

believe Jared let

for his permission.

were a prisoner

pursed her lips. She looked

get to the store and do some grocery shopping.

fine, thank

soon as we were alone, Scarlett took

in on what’s been going on. I’m really sorry that all of this has happened to you, Eliza. I know things feel… confusing, but please believe me when I

nodded, my eyes welling with tears a little. I did know that all my friends and family wanted the best for me. It was the only reason I entertained the notion something in my memories was wrong at all. But that didn’t change my memories

together in the living room and Scarlett told

that awful auction and he let Archer care for me after I lost my son. Jared has always been a fair and decent man. I know you don’t remember it that

way. If I did, maybe

you’re wearing? You haven’t taken that off, even after everything.” Scarlett grabbed my hand and

remember where I got the ring but

is your engagement ring! The two

“No… that can’t

She hopped off the couch and brought me

these are some of your things from your life in Jared’s village. Maybe they’ll

in my

items. There was a broken artifact, a certificate of sale from when I was sold, and a

pendant and held it up to the light. I practically forgot about Scarlett as I opened the

composed it when

of memories in my mind… Jared sacrificing himself for me and our baby, hiking and

I closed the locket

it?” Scarlett’s eyes were wide and

this locket come

song is one of the first clues that the two of

rolled around