Amber's POV"I don't understand! Father!"I stared at my father's indifferent gaze, momentarily thinking there was something wrong with my ears."It was you who told me that once I agreed to marry Peter, it meant the alliance between the Rufus and Newberry families! But now, you refuse to help Peter? I don't understand!""Sit down, Amber."My father patted my shoulder, trying to keep me calm. "Don't forget, you're carrying a child.""I haven't forgotten, Father."I stared intensely into my father's eyes, which showed no sign of emotion. I raised my voice."Obviously, the one who has forgotten is you! Just now, you rejected assistance to the father of my baby!""That's enough, Amber!"Father slammed his hand on the table, shooting me an angry look."How many times do I have to tell you, Amber? The alliance between the Newberry and Rufus families is a friendship encompassing the entire Rufus family, not just Peter Rufus! If today's conflict between Peter and Donald remains a simple inhe
Amber's POVAfter concluding the meeting with my father, I returned to my room with a heart full of grief and indignation. The bedroom seemed meticulously preserved, almost unchanged from before I got married. Unfortunately, at that moment, I could no longer find the naive and innocent self from the past.Sitting on the bed, I wept silently while packing my belongings.Suddenly, my phone, placed nearby, rang—it was a call from Peter."Amber? Are you okay?"Peter's caring words instantly comforted my sorrow. Though he couldn't see my face at that moment, I rallied, wiped away the tears from my cheeks, and forced a smile as I responded on the phone, "I'm fine, Peter. You don't need to worry about me."Peter sighed in relief, evidently unaware of any clues, "That's good."Then, Peter's tone became serious, "I have something important to tell you, Amber."I sensed gravity in Peter's voice, and my heart subconsciously tensed, "Has something happened?""No, no, no, Amber," Peter hurriedly e
Amber's POV"Let go of me; I can walk by myself!"I sternly rebuffed several warriors attempting to restrain me. In the gaze of everyone, I casually fixed my somewhat disheveled hair and stood up among the scattered books.After completing these actions, I walked straight through the densely packed crowd and approached the lead warrior—Benjamin Newberry, my dear uncle.I raised my chin, staring directly into his emotionless eyes, my tone still carrying the Newberry pride."You can go now, dear uncle.""Amber, you know I've always liked you. But you have to understand that everything I'm doing now is for the sake of the entire family."Benjamin explained to me, but his cold tone and indifferent expression made the whole situation even more ironic."I know, uncle."I stared into his eyes, a mocking smile playing on my lips. "The Newberry family has always valued family and kinship, haven't they?"My undisguised sarcasm furrowed Benjamin's brows.He no longer attempted pleasantries with
Kayla's POVIn the early morning, I was busy coaxing Daisy, who had just woken up, to drink her milk. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a maid rushing into the dining room with an anxious expression on her face."Kayla!""What's going on?"Thinking about how Harrison had been busy with subordinates lately, I immediately pushed my chair back and stood up, casting an uneasy glance at the maid."Is it about Harrison...""No, it has nothing to do with Alpha!"The maid, panting, shook her head and quickly interrupted my dreadful speculations."There's a strange lady with a man waiting for you outside! She said her last name was New... Newbern or something...""Is it Amber?!"I quickly put it together, "She's here? Take me to her!"Instructing the nanny to watch over Daisy, I followed the maid, hastily leaving the villa."Amber! It's really you!"Seeing the familiar black car parked at the entrance, I quickened my pace, excitedly approaching."How did you..."As the car door opened, be
Kayla's POVI quickly retreated into a corner of the hall. After confirming that there was no one around, I pulled out my phone from my pocket and dialed Nathan's number."Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently unreachable..."When the call went to voicemail for the fourth time, I decisively closed my phone, realizing that I couldn't reach Nathan.Panic and unease filled my heart simultaneously. I paced anxiously, praying incessantly, hoping to know whether Nathan was there before the situation became worse."Kayla?"Startled, I turned around, making sure to hide my phone behind me."Harrison."I forced a smile, watching as Harrison, not far away, approached with a smile, arms open.But I remained stiff, accepting his hug."What's wrong? You look nervous."Harrison sensed my unease, asking with curiosity."Nothing." I forced a smile, counteracting, "You seem happy. Does that mean the investigation has made progress?""You guessed right."Harrison smirked, as if the clouds that
Kayla's POVAfter closing the door to the study, Harrison turned around.With a deep gaze that pinned me in place, he approached with an aura of authority."Tell me. What do you really know about The Blue Blood Pack?!""I... I've only seen some things in a book once..."I cautiously stepped backward, trying to avoid Harrison's penetrating gaze.But the next second, he rushed toward me.Grabbing my chin, he forced me to meet his eyes."Where is that book, Kayla?"Harrison stared at me intensely, gradually increasing the pressure in his grip."As long as you can hand me that book today, I can pretend like nothing ever happened.""Harrison..."I could only call out his name in a pleading tone as my response. Harrison snorted with mockery from his throat, then harshly pushed me away.I took a few steps back, struggling to maintain my balance."This has something to do with Nathan Barnes, doesn't it? I'm right, aren't I?""How did you..."I was shocked, unable to articulate my words proper
Kayla's POVSince the day Harrison coldly left me behind, I haven't been able to exchange a single word with him in the following days.Even when we occasionally crossed paths in the mansion, Harrison would pass by me with an expressionless face, as if I were just a ghost lingering under the eaves.Even Daisy sensed that something was wrong.One day, she approached me with a face full of concern, her tone heavy with sadness."Mom, did you and Dad have a fight?" I gently stroked Daisy's little head. Knowing that my daughter was sensitive, I chose not to hide anything and admitted it openly."Yes, sweetheart. Mom did something wrong, so Dad is angry with me.""Then..." Daisy looked at me, hesitating for a moment. "Have you tried apologizing to Dad?"I nodded. "Of course. But Dad chose not to forgive me.""Why?" Daisy seemed puzzled. "But the teacher said if a friend apologizes to you, you should make up. Isn't that how it works?"Looking at my daughter's innocent and tender eyes, and th
Kayla's POVSo, in the pitch-black mansion, with one hand holding Daisy and the other touching against the wall, I followed behind Harrison, step by step, heading towards his bedroom."Ah!""Be careful!"By the time I realized it, Harrison, who had been walking ahead of us, was now by my side. His hand wrapped around my waist, preventing me from slipping to the ground. But as we all became aware of our intimate gesture, a hint of awkwardness flashed across Harrison's expression. He reluctantly released his support on me."Why are you so careless?"Perhaps sensing a touch of reproach in Harrison's tone, Daisy pouted in dissatisfaction and retorted to him."It's not Mom's fault. There's a puddle on the floor! If Mom hadn't been holding onto the wall, we would have fallen together!"Used to arrogance, Harrison encountered someone daring to talk back to him for the first time. He looked at Daisy's pair of stubborn eyes, which bore an uncanny resemblance to his own, with an awkward express