Tabitha's POVI frowned, "But this is so unfair to you.""Fair? You're such a naïve child. Some people are struggling to make ends meet, doing the dirtiest and most exhausting jobs at the bottom rung. As she looks up at the towering skyscraper above her, she realizes that the child who was born into privilege and luxury is the heir to that building. In this world, there is no such thing as absolute fairness."I fell silent, and Andrea spoke earnestly, "Tabitha, you are still young, and many things are not as simple as they seem. Can you guess why I di
Tabitha's POVAndrea looked at me with concern and asked, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"I pressed my hand against my abdomen, my face showing some discomfort. "My stomach suddenly hurts a bit, but it's nothing serious.""Since that's the case, don't drink anything cold in the future. I will have the doctor from the Thunder Pack come over to give you a check-up."I shook my head. "No need to bother. I had just undergone a check-up at the Werewolf Hospital recently."
Tabitha's POVI noticed a hint of embarrassment on Ambrose's face.That made sense. It had been so long since they had seen each other, and Andrea, who used to follow Ambrose around every day, actually dared to show him a cold shoulder.Ambrose didn't leave but instead sat down. "No need. We are acquaintances."The waiter looked at us with an embarrassed expression, not knowing what to do.And
Derek's POVThis sentence represented that I completely forgave Andrea for her past actions.She was a patient back then. She was in great pain, let alone the fact that she was my mother.I figured that at worst, we would simply go our separate ways and never cross paths again, and that was how I would spend the rest of my life.I didn't expect Andrea to figure it out on her own, suddenly awakened and reflecting on the past.
Tabitha's POVRather than the fear brought by the car losing control, it was more accurate to say that I was facing the root of my subconscious fears.As the downhill began, the driver struggled to keep the steering steady, but the speed instantly shot up.The rushing wind roared in my ears, so loud that it drowned out the sound of my own heartbeat.Scene after scene flashed through my mind, a car racing through a rainy night, the thunderous roar of thunder and lightning in
Derek's POVEven our high-end cars, let alone ordinary ones, were well-maintained. How could there be a brake failure?Tabitha's eyes gradually brightened. "Was it the person who harmed our child last time?""My mother hasn't shown up for so many years. The likelihood of her having enemies is slim. And the car I came in had no issues. The only one that had an accident was yours, so there's a good chance it's related to your enemies."Tabitha suddenly widened her eyes. "That
Derek's POVAndrea gazed at me intently for a moment and then let out a sigh helplessly, "You are truly his son, with the same determination. But aren't you scared of what could go wrong? If anything happens, even a tiny accident, it could be the end for all of us in this car!""Mom, do you really think I would let Tabitha walk into danger? That person is too cunning, operating from abroad yet wielding immense power. Every time I get close, all I find are scapegoats. As long as that person is alive, Tabitha is in constant danger. Do you understand? Every time I close my eyes, I can't help but think of those two children, so young, lifele
Andrea's POVI pushed open the door of the room and saw Tabitha on the bed, eyes shut tight and her brows all knitted.I sighed helplessly, "What a poor child."Derek inherited the paranoia from both Ambrose and me. It was hard to say whether the woman he loved was lucky or not."No!" Tabitha woke up from a nightmare.When she opened her eyes, she found me there, not Derek. She was drenched in
Third person's POVGloria held Helios on her lap, skillfully peeling a grape and feeding it to him, her experience with children evident."Feeling better now that it's out," she said, watching the child play quietly nearby.Tabitha casually inquired, "Why did you hold back on the day we met, only to tell me today?"Gloria had her excuse ready, responding, "You had just returned to the States, and I didn't know your situation. I was afraid it would cause you trouble."Tabitha peeled a few more grapes before setting them aside when Helios indicated he'd had enough.She then looked at Gloria and said slowly, "You weren't afraid of causing me trouble. You were afraid I would leave, weren't you?"Gloria was taken aback, about to argue, but Tabitha saw through her, "Every time you lie, you subconsciously avert your gaze, fearing I'll see through you."Gloria, in a fit of exasperation, covered her face with a blanket, "You two are tru
Third person's POVDerek's face contorted with pain as he continued, "After Tabitha faked her death, I suspected what had happened. I was torn at the time, wanting to bring her back, but I also understood that doing so would only repeat past mistakes. So, I protected her within my control and waited silently. Gloria, I swear, I won't hurt her again."A hint of pleading appeared on Derek's face as he went on, "I'm asking for your help not out of selfishness. Tabitha's illness isn't fully healed, her body hasn't recovered, and with two children in tow, she wouldn't be able to protect herself if danger arises."Gloria had never seen Derek so humble.She remembered how Derek had always approached her with a condescending attitude four years ago.Derek continued, "You are Tabitha's friend, and your starting point should be considering her safety, right? If I wanted to harm her, I could just bring her back directly, so why would I go through the trouble
Third person's POVThe two children were a blend of their parents. The girl resembled Derek, while the boy took after Tabitha, which was quite different from their brother, Kyrian.Derek thought to himself that if Kyrian knew he had two younger siblings, he would be thrilled.But when he considered his relationship with Tabitha, he sighed deeply, filled with regret for his past actions.At that moment, Alvin approached swiftly and reported, "Just received news from the island. Noah is taking Ayla away, and Lucian's direction also leads to the island. He plans to take Tabitha away."Derek, with his hands behind his back and a furrowed brow, spoke with a melancholic expression, "Lucian intends to take more than just Ayla—Tabitha as well. She has always sought opportunities to leave me, and this presents her with an excellent chance.""What should we do? Should we stop him now? Otherwise, with his capabilities, if he truly takes Tabitha a
Third person's POVPlans... Tabitha's original goal had been to find her two children and Jasper.The children were found, but Jasper was without a trace.However, she couldn't search aimlessly without a target.Thinking of Derek's anxious appearance last night, it was clear he still had feelings for her.Gloria's text warning Tabitha to be careful of Derek came to Tabitha's mind again.Tabitha felt she had overlooked some subtle details. What exactly had she missed?It seemed a key point was missing, and once found, it would connect all the events."I don't know. I just wanted to find the children, but I didn't expect to court death. And Derek's attitude towards me is ambiguous. Outside this cabin, I don't know what awaits me," Tabitha said, her face full of entanglement.Seeing her struggle, Lucian took a big gulp of mineral water and mustered the courage to say, "Have you severed ties with him?"Tabitha nodded,
Third person's POVDerek had painstakingly built up Tabitha's trust by posing as Wilmot.He knew that if she ever discovered his true identity, her anger would be immense, and the trust he had spent half a year constructing would crumble entirely.Derek continued, "Send someone to discreetly protect her without revealing themselves. Ayla is still on the island. Tabitha will go to see her."Rolf nodded in agreement, "Understood."Derek added with caution, "Remember, Lucian has a strong ability to detect surveillance, so do not get too close."Rolf responded, "Yes, Alpha Derek. We will handle it immediately."Turning to Alvin, Derek instructed, "Investigate the identities of those deceased men thoroughly."Derek pondered whether Tabitha's survival had been leaked, perhaps when she was seen on the boat.The assailants had been ruthless, and if not for Lucian's timely arrival, Tabitha could have been in grave danger. He had
Third person's POVForrest's voice was laced with worry, "Ms. Hartley, where are you now?"Tabitha had already settled her wages with Forrest before sending the children to the island. She couldn't fathom why he would contact her at this juncture.She couldn't help but feel puzzled.Tabitha inquired, "What's wrong?"Forrest replied, "Wilmot's had an accident. You need to come see him."Tabitha was still trying to make sense of Derek's appearance at the bar when she heard about Wilmot's predicament, and her heart immediately filled with worry.She quickly asked, "What happened to him?"Forrest explained, "Wilmot was already ill recently, and he drank a lot tonight. He's suffered from alcohol poisoning and has been taken to the hospital. He keeps asking to see you, Ms. Hartley. Where are you? Can you come to see him?"Tabitha thought to herself that even if she knew her current location, she couldn't just tell anyone.
Third person's POVTwo more gunshots rang out, the shooter's aim dead on as two more men fell to the ground.Tabitha saw a tall figure standing deep in the alley, shrouded in a cloak, making it impossible to discern who it was.Tabitha's mind raced with questions. Was he a friend or foe?The man removed his hat, revealing the distinctive totem mask beneath.Tabitha stared in disbelief and uttered, "Lucian, why are you here?""Long story. Come with me," Lucian said, grabbing Tabitha's hand and leading her away.They didn't get far before Tabitha glanced back to see Derek and Leopold rushing out of a bar together.Surprise washed over Tabitha. How could Derek be here?Her blood seemed to freeze. 'When did he return?'Lucian pulled Tabitha into a dilapidated black car that passed right in front of Derek.Leaning against the car window, Tabitha gazed at Derek, lost in thought.'If Leopold had arranged to
Third person's POVLeopold carefully compared the photos. Although the person in the photos was dressed differently and had a different appearance, the body shape and the action of holding things with the left hand were identical.Derek became alert, thinking to himself, "People like us are more sensitive than ordinary people. Such photos wouldn't catch the attention of most, but I've noticed something.""Where's the negative?" Derek asked."I'll have it sent over right away," Leopold replied."And Tabitha?" Derek inquired again."Don't worry, she followed me to the bar. She's in the lobby outside. I have my bodyguards keeping an eye on her," Leopold said.Tabitha had been following Leopold for several days, and Derek, concerned about his own people being exposed, asked Leopold's men to watch her.She maintained a simple daily routine without any issues.However, the photos now revealed to Derek that someone was tracking
The next day, Tabitha began to investigate Leopold's movements meticulously.For several days, she did not dare to slack off. Gloria, who had recently suffered a miscarriage, had been recuperating in Leopold's home, not venturing out.A tight-lipped woman handled the daily tasks of shopping, cooking, and cleaning.Despite Tabitha's attempts to get close to her, she couldn't extract any information.As a week passed, it had been half a month since Gloria's miscarriage, and by her nature, she should soon be able to go out.On the sixth day of tracking Leopold, he called Derek out for drinks.He rubbed his temple, looking troubled, "Your mate, doesn't she think she's disguising herself well?"With that, Leopold threw out a stack of photos, all of which were taken while Tabitha was following him.Tabitha's curious little head appeared adorable in the photos."Or do you think I'm so idle that I play house with her every day?"