Third Person’s POV
Sibyl was invited to a quiet corner of the yard, away from the crowd.
The idea came from Christine herself. Neither Penelope nor Gloria knew about it.
s
The Ironw Pack and the Hutchinson family hadn’t interacted for a long time. But <b>Christine </b>knew the Hutchinsons were <b>kind</b>–hearted.
Seeing Sibyl’s unease around Gloria today, she feltpelled to offerfort.
She hoped to help Sibyl let go of Gloria, who <b>had </b>already left.
Sibyl sighed deeply. “I know I shouldn’t keep worrying, but the news <b>was </b>a shock. If it were anyone else, I might not care so much, but it’s him…”
“This was introduced by Mrs. Voss, with Lycan Erasmus’s approval. Most importantly, Gloria agreed to it herself. Christine exined
Sibyl asked, “Did she agree willingly, or was she forced?”
Christine was honest. “After Mrs. Voss made the suggestion, Gloria agreed. If she hadn’t wanted to, we would have supported her. But she…
Christine had intended to blurt out the entire story. However, noticing Sibyl’s visibly <b>nervous </b>expression, she paused to collect herself before continuing. She had a crush on Ulrik and firmly believed the bad stories circting about him were all false. What’s more, she was convinced that it was Luna Adele’s jealousy–her inability to tolerate other breeders–that led to the dissolution of Luna Adide. mating bond. So, she thought it was Luna Adide’s fault.”
Sibyl’s face tell. “How could she think that way?
Jirik’s
Christine sighed. “She insisted oning to the banquet, even though she wasn’t invited. After mated with Eugene, and after his death, your family not only returned all her assets but also gave her Eugene’s property <b>and </b>two tradingpanies. <b>Now </b>she’s using everything to support the Bloodmoon Pack. At the mating ceremony, she was stillparing her gifts and assets with <b>Luna </b>Adide’s.”
“I shouldn’t tell you this, but I can’t bear to see you worry. Please, don’t involve yourself in her affairs. anymore. Take care of your health. If Eugene saw you so distressed, he wouldn’t rest <b>easy</b>”
Sibyl was shocked:
Gloria <b>wasn’t </b>the person she remembered.
She was reasonable and respectful, so how had she changed?
Was she pretending all along, or had she changed after Eugene’s death?
ristine wanted to say more but held back.
[1
<b>TH1</b>: Thu, 17 Jul
99%
+5 <b>Free </b>Coins
“Thank you for telling me.” Sibyl said bitterly. “I once treated her like my own daughter. These <b>past </b>years,, she never visited me. I should have known. Well, she’s made her choice, and she must bear the consequences, good or bad
Christine bowed. Please take care of yourself.”
She couldn’t continue; she might reveal secrets best kept hidden.
Sibyl’s situation was heartbreaking!
Genevieve stayed with Sibyl but remained silent.
She noticed Christine was holding back but didn’t press the issue.
It was <b>Gloria’s </b>life, after all.
Sibyl said to Genevieve, “Go join the others. I’ll stay here a while. Look at these bougainvilleas–they’re stunning.”
The vibrant red flowers contrasted sharply with her pale demeanor,
She needed to calm down. Leaving the banquet early would be disrespectful to the royalty and Luna Adide, butposing herself wasn’t easy.
She understood Christine’s intentions and appreciated Luna Adide’s kindness.
She also knew Gloria had no ties left to the Hutchinson <b>family</b>.
With a new mate and pack, Gloria’s interactions with Sibyl could cause trouble.
After a long moment, as Sibyl prepared to return, she spotted Gloriaing alone, moving quickly and hiding behind a tree as if avoiding notice.
Gloria whispered awkwardly. “Mother.”
Sibyl’s tone was cold. “You may call me ‘Madam‘ or ‘Sibyl.” “Mother‘ is no longer appropriate.”
Gloria, worried that Christine had said something harmful, hade to exin.
-Seeing Sibyl’s distant and cold attitude, she asked anxiously, “What did Christine tell you?”
“Nothing much,’ Sibyl said, her heart aching as she looked at Gloria’s face.
She recalled Eugene’s letters from the battlefield, always <b>asking </b>the family to care for Gloria.
Knowing her son’s deep affection, Sibyl had treated Gloria like a daughter.
How could Gloria choose someone like Ulrik, who had abandoned his original mate?