CHAPTER SEVENTY-EIGHT

MAGNUS POV

For the remainder of the day, I refused to talk to my parents. I even refused their invitation to dinner. I am only taking up my uncle's offer to send a maid up.

“Hey, champ.“

“Alpha..“

“What did we say about the Alpha thing?“

“Sorry, Uncle.“

“Much better.“ He sat down on the bed. Well, since we're staying here, it is my bed. “How do you like the room?“

“I love it.“ I told him honestly.

“It was your father's old room. It was the biggest, and he requested I clean it up for you.“

“Uncle, I appreciate you saying this things on their behalf, but it doesn't take away the betrayal. How could they do that to me?“

“I told them it was not a good idea to keep you in the dark. They were doing what they thought was best for you.“

“Or they're just selfish.“

“Nah, kid. You can call them anything you like, but selfish, isn't it? Your parents are the most selfless people you will ever know. Did you know that your mother just gave up a promotion just to help you connect to your roots?“

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