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Chapter 51

Author: Lana Mora
last update Last Updated: 2024-06-09 18:00:47
Tabitha's POV

Dad's even breaths were like a background track to my ramble.

Leaning in, I continued in a whisper, "Dad, after Derek rejected me, he coughed up a hefty alimony. I'm putting that cash to work, helping the Silver Moon Pack get stronger. Look how much I've grown."

I placed his hand next to my cheek. "When Mom walked out, you told me regrets were necessary in life. And it's the only way we can learn to cherish everything and everyone around us. Since then, I've been treasuring every single thing, yet it turns out my efforts are all in vain." I let out a sigh, heavy as the weight of my heart.

"I don't know who on earth is targeting me. Just when I thought I was getting better, someone applied wolfsbane on my wound when I was in a coma. Now Orson's going abroad, and my treatment's gonna be put on hold again. I don't know if I'll still be alive when you come around."

I mumbled on all afternoon until the sunlight began to fade.

No sign of Dad waking, I couldn't help but ch
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