Sylvia's POV:

Lena was my mother's maid and most trusted friend. My mother had even said once that apart from me, Lena was probably the last person on earth who would ever leave her.

Growing up, my mother was usually busy dealing with matters of the pack, so she didn't always have time to take care of me. Lena was basically the one who raised me. I had always regarded her as my second mother.

However, right after my mother's execution, Lena disappeared. I was convinced she was killed. I had even grieved for her already. But here she was in front of me, crawling like a lunatic and begging for my forgiveness.

My body was rooted to its spot and trembled all over.

As Lena called my name, I couldn't help but be confused. Why was she begging?

Could she really be the witness? She had to be. Otherwise, she wouldn't have appeared before me like this.

"What happened to her?" With tears in my eyes, I looked at Rufus.

my leg. "Ever

eyes. She seemed as though she was living in her own world, unable to hear everything around

her like this, so I turned away in disbelief. "How is

of the truth, a big part of me was too afraid to confirm it.

placed a steady hand on my shoulder. "All these years, she's lived her life in fear and hiding. Since her family got implicated in the matter as well, they were also killed. Even her only

year older than me. He was one of my childhood friends. I did not expect that

cried out for Lena, who was heaving and sobbing so hard she was about to

my mother's case?" After taking

hands before answering. "She was the one who testified against your mother, saying that she had

bit my lip hard and shook my head, not wanting to believe the truth that Rufus had just said. "No...

pulled Lena up with my trembling

dry lips

me that!" I burst

calling me Miss Todd was like ripping out a

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