Semua Bab Not Daddy's Anymore: Bab 11 - Bab 20

Layson's POVFrom the moment I learned the truth, it took a full week to accept it.Charlotte, whom I despised, had actually been framed. Grace, whom I loved deeply, was a murderer.I tried not to believe it, but the facts were right there.Grace kneeled in front of me, crying as she confessed everything. The women around me who had mysteriously died over the years, including my former fiancée, were all killed by Grace. They hadn't done anything wrong. They just got too close to me.Charlotte was the perfect scapegoat because she was too young to be a real threat until she came of age.Grace had everything planned. She fooled me completely."I love you too much, Your Majesty," she rasped, her eyes bloodshot.She called it love, but she made me push Charlotte out of my life. I stood there, staring at her. Anger, pain, and disgust crashed over me all at once."Evil" was the only word I could think of. I couldn't understand who this woman was anymore.Had she ever been the sweet

Charlotte's POVThree months had passed since I arrived in Silvermoon City.I didn't know if Layson had tried to find me, but at least in those three months, I had never seen him.Today was my first formal meeting with my fiancé. I stood in front of row after row of dresses, unable to decide.My father had sent me here for school and arranged the engagement, yet I knew almost nothing about my fiancé. Even though we attended the same academy, we had never once run into each other, probably because we chose completely different majors.I had seen his photo. His refined and composed face gave me no clue about his personality.Besides, this was our first date, and I didn't want to make any misstep in etiquette. My reputation was already poor enough.In the end, I chose a green halter dress. Its skirt reached my knees, and it didn't look showy. I wore my hair down naturally.We agreed to meet at Moonlit Restaurant in Silvermoon Academy. It was the most romantic place on campus.At

Charlotte's POVWhen I saw the relieved smile on my father's face, my chest tightened for some reason. All these years, my love for Layson had brought him a lot of gossip, yet he never blamed me.After dinner, my father and Carlson went to the study together. I didn't know what they discussed. It was half an hour later when Carlson emerged. He said goodbye and got ready to leave.Strangely, I didn't want him to leave.It was only our first meeting, and this was an engagement I had never really considered. But when he stood at the door smiling at me, I realized I didn't want him to go.Still, I couldn't bring myself to say anything. If I asked him to stay, would he think I was a clingy woman eager to marry into his pack?He seemed to see my conflicting thoughts. He gave a soft laugh. His warm hand covered mine, and he gave it a gentle squeeze."Charlotte, I know everything about you. Don't overthink it. On Monday, I'll pick you up to head back to campus. I'll give you the grandes

Charlotte's POVThe heavy snowfall caused Layson to fall into a high fever and lose consciousness again.Ron couldn't stand watching Layson in his delirium, calling my name over and over. So, he pulled every string he could, hoping to bring me to the hospital to see Layson.But in the end, all that arrived in Layson's hands was the voice recorder that Carlson had someone pass along.The hospital ward was so quiet that it felt like even the sound of snow falling outside could be heard. Layson stared at the recorder for a long time before finally pressing the switch. In the recording, my voice echoed in the empty ward."People are like this. Only when the truth comes out and only when they lose something do they finally regret it. But I don't need that kind of belated remorse. I also don't want to keep getting tangled with Layson over those things. It only brings me trouble. There's no point."It's best for Layson and me never to see each other again, never to have any more contact

Charlotte's POVTo avoid more trouble from Layson, Carlson moved up our wedding date. He wanted every noble from each pack to witness our grand ceremony. The event would still be held in Silvermoon City.Today was my wedding day.Carlson spared no expense, making it a grand event.Every big screen in Silvermoon City was broadcasting the ceremony, and countless rose petals rained down from above. Fireworks blazed for ten full minutes outside the castle.Alphas from every werewolf pack were in attendance. An elegant orchestra played gentle melodies. Flowers filled the thousand-year-old castle, and silver candelabras glowed with sacred flames.I wore a pristine white wedding gown and walked down a runner embroidered with golden threads.Carlson waited at the end of the aisle in a black and gold suit. He looked at me quietly.The tribal elder stood at the altar under the moonlight with his hands gently open. His voice was old but commanding as it echoed through the hall."Great Mo