Third person's POV
Before Tabitha could even comprehend, Andrea had already left, leaving behind a graceful figure for Tabitha.Tabitha blinked at Derek and lowered her voice as she asked, "What exactly is your mother's attitude?""Try the authentic cuisine. Let's go," Derek didn't answer her question and led her to the restaurant.Andrea had already taken a seat, her gaze fixed on the intertwined fingers of Derek and Tabitha, freezing for a moment.Kelsey came over with a bowl of soup and saw Derek pulling out a chair for Tabitha. He sat down only after Tabitha had sat down.He placed the appetizers in front of Tabitha, who was sitting far away.If he indulged Tabitha outside, it was highly likely that it was just a facade to please his wife. But today, there is no one else here, so who is he putting on a show for?There was only one explanation, and that was the way they interacted, just like an ordinary couple.Taking a closer look atDerek's POVTabitha's behavior was somewhat peculiar as she slightly lowered her head.I noticed that her ears seemed to have turned red.After all, her recent demeanor suggested a hint of shyness or emotional unrest.She ordered a bunch of dishes, but she just picked at them and didn't really eat much.She had a small appetite and got full quickly.
Derek's POVI glanced at her with some surprise and said, "I thought you weren't interested in us, but I didn't expect you to be well-informed."Andrea had to tilt her head up slightly to meet my gaze, and after hearing my words, she seemed to have a lot on her mind.In my memory, she was still an unfamiliar presence to me, but I never expected that so many years would pass in the blink of an eye.She lifted her hand as if to touch my face, but stopped just short of making contact.Her feelings toward me seemed to have always been complicated.I knew from the start that she had hoped my birth would make that man change his mind, but instead, she received his heartlessness, which in turn made Andrea harbor resentment toward me.She had never fulfilled the responsibilities of being a mother, to the extent that now, standing in front of her, I felt like she was a stranger.Andrea reluctantly withdrew her hand, her expression somewhat crestfallen. "I suppose Elena and you must have a low
Derek's POVIf this statement were spoken by someone else, it might seem a bit heartless, but for a heartless mother who once threw a three-year-old child from upstairs, it was all too typical.She didn't even care about her own child, let alone other people's children.From a certain perspective, Andrea and Ambrose were the same kind of people.They were both extreme egoists. In their world, there was no existence of others except for love.Andrea elegantly brushed a strand of hair away from her ear."She's been coming around here since two years ago, sometimes to keep me company, sometimes to give me a leg massage. I didn't stop her because I saw she was bored."I said helplessly, "I think it was because you were bored."My mom was never known for being the epitome of a virtuous wife and mother. Instead, she was more like an antagonist straight out of a story.In order to make Ambrose change his mind, she did a lot of things that hurt his crush back then.In the end, she pushed Ambr
Andrea's POVDerek's gaze became sharper. "What else do you know?"I looked at him and said earnestly, "Given your reaction, it seems I've hit the nail on the head. I didn't mean anything by it. I was just purely to see you this time. But I have to tell you something. Our family has many flaws, such as being obsessive and single-minded. Once we fall in love with someone, it's for life. It's a double-edged sword. Your father and I never taught you how to love. I don't want you to repeat our mistakes. Love is never one-sided wishful thinking. The thing I regret most in my life is what I did to your father, which caused you irreparable pain."I looked at Derek, with a whirlwind of emotions in my heart. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would one day say such words to him."I will take good care of her," Derek paused and spoke again. "Since you know Madam Rose, can you help me find out about Tabitha's background?""Oh?" I was somewhat surprised."She was not John's daughter, and th
Tabitha's POVBefore meeting Andrea, I had imagined her in my mind as a crazy woman like a devil.After we actually met, I realized that I was wrong.Andrea was a sorrowful woman who had never experienced love throughout her life."You are too persistent." I might have forgotten the past, but I could empathize with Andrea as if I had also done similar things before.Andrea said, "The meaning is similar. The past me was not really a qualified mother. At this stage in life, I've gained some insights. You are happier than me as you have received his complete love. You are the one that deserves to wear this bracelet the most."I looked at her in surprise and asked, "So you don't oppose us being together?""Why oppose it? You two are such a good match. Nevertheless, I feel compelled to offer you a word of caution. While Derek is undoubtedly gifted, being raised in a family like ours has imprinted some significant flaws in his personality. Ordinary people may not notice it, but it's evident
Tabitha's POVThe encounter with my mother-in-law went unexpectedly smoothly.After sending Andrea away, I kept staring at that beautiful bracelet.Witnessing the passage of time, it became more beautiful.I did not wear it on my hand. Instead, I just examined it closely. Deep down, I had a faint feeling that it should not be mine."Do you like it?" Derek's voice suddenly came from behind, startling me.I was so engrossed that I didn't even hear his footsteps."Well, it looks pretty good," I replied.Derek picked up the bracelet and gently said, "Let me put it on for you."I instinctively avoided it. "Maybe next time. Such precious items are usually worn on important occasions, and I'm not used to wearing jewelry in daily life. It just feels so inconvenient."Derek hesitated for a moment. In the end, he didn't say anything."Alright, it's your call.."Although I spent every day with Derek, I only had a good impression of him. I didn't have feelings for him at all.I even felt like I w
Tabitha's POVA new day dawned, and I was awakened by the sound of birds outside.The warm sunlight streamed onto the soft bed, and I rubbed my eyes. Several colorful birds were perched on the terrace pillars outside.Some were chirping with their mouths open; some were preening their feathers. Their presence set off the distant blue sky and white clouds, and the whole world became very gentle.I rubbed my eyes and for a few seconds, my mind was in a daze. It was only then that I realized I had already been in another country.The climate here was mild, characterized by year-round humidity and lush vegetation, in contrast to Seattle's typically dry and chilly weather.I quite liked it here, getting up from the bed to wash up. Every time I faced this mansion, I always had a feeling that I was living like a princess in a castle. Thunder Pack was indeed wealthy.As I walked out of the room, I opened the door and was greeted by many smiling faces. "Good morning, Luna Tabitha."I was start
Derek's POVI came to my grandfather Elliott's yard and found him holding Tabitha and saying something."Grandpa, what are you talking about?" I approached.Tabitha looked surprised and said, "So, you are Alpha Elliott."Tabitha continued to explain, "Alpha Elliott, please wake up. I am Tabitha, not Shana."Elliott stared at her for a while, his fingers tightening around her wrist."It's impossible. You are clearly Shana. You can't deceive me. What are you talking about?"Tabitha was a little helpless.Just when Tabitha didn't know what to do, I took a few steps forward and pulled Elliott's hand, "Grandpa, this is my wife. You have mistaken.""It's pure nonsense. How can Shana be your wife? And you, you little brat, why are you calling me grandpa? I don't even have a son, let alone a grandson!"I looked at Elliott, feeling sorry for him. After all, from my childhood to adulthood, despite his strictness, he always gave me enough love.Elliott was the most important person to me. It was
Third person's POVTabitha's gaze was calm as she asked, "It was his idea, wasn't it?"Her eyes revealed a kind of calmness after despair."Yes, he doesn't want to do nothing. The wolfsbane in your body is spreading rapidly. This is a desperate measure."Chemotherapy is like a high-stakes gamble. If you win, the tumor is effectively suppressed, but if you lose, death comes more swiftly.The mo
Third person's POVTabitha lay on the bed, unsure of who would come next.She just hoped it wouldn't be Derek again.At that moment, the door opened.Orson entered with a meal box containing a vegetable soup and a box of grilled chicken breast."Orson, I can't eat," Tabitha said."You have to. You're very weak r
Derek's POVI dare not approach Tabitha anymore. The only thing I could do was watch from afar outside the ward."Alvin, arrange a DNA test between Tabitha and Kyrian immediately. Once Tabitha sees the results, she will definitely believe me," he ordered.A flicker of complexity crossed Alvin's face as he reminded me, "Alpha Derek, can you hear my thoughts?"I turned to him, my eyes filled with confusion.
Third person's POVDerek stood there, stunned as if he couldn't comprehend what Tabitha was saying at first."Tabitha, I can explain. I never marked Daphne; we are not mates..."Tabitha didn't want to hear anything about Daphne from him. It only made her feel sick."Derek, I said I don't want to know what your relationship is with her. What I'm talking about is my illness."Derek, holding a gl
Third person's POVZander had passed out again.Rolf held him by the collar, lifting him up.Seeing Zander's weak breathing, Rolf sneered, "His wolf is trembling, not even daring to resist. Such a cowardly werewolf, not even as good as our Black Thorn's Omegas. I really don't know what Ambrose is thinking."Rolf felt it was unfair for Derek.As the future heir of the Black Thorn Pack, Alpha El
Third person's POVAmbrose couldn't bear it any longer and stepped in between the two.He spoke with righteous indignation, "Enough. Why do you have to tear each other apart? At worst, from now on, Zander will give up all inheritance rights. Let me take him away. He will never appear before you again."Even now, Ambrose still spoke with a condescending tone, not realizing any fault of his.If Derek were a child, he would definitely be very sad. Now, he just slowly shifted his bloodshot eyes toward Ambrose's face.With a smirk that seemed more like a grimace, Derek spoke like a devil, "What of mine does he have to give up? Ambrose, if I were you, I'd get out of here and stop being a nuisance.""What?"In the past, Derek was still respectful to him. Now, his tone was disdainful and cruel.Clearly, Derek was not in the mood to argue.He looked down at Zander coldly, "You're not talking, huh? I have plenty of ways to make you talk."After saying this, Derek dragged him by the arm. Since Z
Third person's POVZander's situation was dire. After Tabitha was urgently taken to the hospital last night, Alpha Elliott was so enraged that he had an episode and returned to his previous state of confusion.Ambrose and Phoebe wanted to take him away, but Derek had given orders. The Greenwood family's guards refused to let them take Zander.Zander had fainted once. The doctor had revived him on the spot. He then continued his punishment of kneeling until now.He had been able to make snide remarks while watching the drama unfold last night. But after kneeling all night, Zander felt as if he wished he were dead.His knees were numb from the pain, and his head wound was only rudimentarily treated.He felt that he had lost sensation in his lower body.Exhausted, hungry, and sleepy, he dared not fall.He had fallen once in the middle of the night due to extreme sleepiness, and as a result, his body was covered in glass, causing him unbearable pain.In a daze, he saw Derek approach him.
Third person's POVDerek returned to the main bedroom and casually turned on the shower. Before the water could heat up, he stepped in.The cold water splashed on his body, but it was not as cold as the chill in his heart.He recalled the night two years ago when Tabitha was tied up in the bathroom by him, soaked by the cold water.The water was so cold. She must have been utterly desperate at that time.Thinking of Tabitha's current state, Derek was filled with regret. The harshness he had shown Tabitha in the past had all turned into blades stabbing himself.The more he loved Tabitha, the more he blamed himself now.His wolf whimpered in pain within his mind, "I can't sense Tabitha's wolf. They are very weak."Derek did not respond. He was aware.He would definitely agree to exchange his own life for Tabitha's now.Alvin hurriedly arrived and walked to the bathroom door. It was pitch black inside. But with the light from outside, he vaguely saw Derek sitting against the wall.He was
Third person's POVDerek nearly dropped the bowl in his hands.He explained in haste, "Tabitha, it's not what you think. Daphne and I didn't-"Tabitha coldly interrupted him, "What story are you preparing to make up this time? Do you still remember that? When I was pregnant and fell from the stairs, how did you respond when I called you?"This was the only fragment she could recall. It still felt like a needle piercing her heart when she thought about it.Hearing her asking this question, Derek knew he couldn't hide the truth from her anymore."Tabitha, I can explain," he said.Tabitha indifferently remarked, "Perhaps you had some unavoidable reasons. But you left your mate to save someone else. I'm sorry, I can't empathize with your reasons. I only feel sad for myself. You were right. It's better to forget those memories, as remembering them would only add more troubles."Such a perceptive Tabitha left Derek speechless.No matter what he said now, even if it was the truth, Tabitha wo