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Chapter 22: A Cruel Revelation

Chapter 22: A Cruel Revelation

(Olivia's POV)

Her eyes widened in shock. She clearly hadn't expectedto retaliate

"Victoria, instead of wasting tcausing trouble for me, you should focus on controlling Ethan and prevent him

from harassing me!" | warned coldly, my emerald eyes flashing despite

my status.

Her mouth opened and closed like a fish out of water

Without waiting for a response, | turned and walked away, my bandaged hand held carefully st

my side as | left the stunned woman behind.

The satisfaction of finally standing up to her gavestrength as | made my way down the

corridor. My injured hand throbbed beneath its bandages, but the pain was worth

i)

As | approached the supply room, voices drifted through the partially open door | slowed my pace, recognizing

Megan Porter's distinctive tone.

"Did you see that confrontation between Olivia Winters and Victoria Frost?" Megan asked

someone.

| froze mid-step, instinctively moving closer to the door.

"No, what happened?" Another voice responded - Rachel Bennett, if | wasn't mistaken,

"Victoria was blocking Olivia's path," Megan continued, "That woman is such a cold-blooded

love rival."

| pressed myself against the wall, careful to remain out of sight while straining to hear their

conversation.

"Love rival?" Rachel's voice held genuine confusion. "I don't understand why Victoria treats

Olivia that way."

There was a rustling sound as Megan moved around the supply room. "It's about the Alpha King, obviously," she

replied. "Victoria wants him all to herself."

“But what about Lily?" Rachel asked quietly. "That sweet little girl..."

My heart clenched painfully at the mention of my daughter's name.

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"That's the worst part, Megan's voice dropped lower. "Victoria knew exactly what she was

doing."

Rachel sighed heavily. "The day that little girl died, her mother was crying her heart out...that Frost lady, she was

standing around the corner, smiling so happily."

The blood in my veins turned to ice. Victoria had known about Lily's death? All this time?

"| still remember that smile, Megan added. "It giveschills just thinking about it. Truly a venomous heart... She

has a daughter too, and her daughter is also sick. Isn't she afraid of

karma?"

My entire body began to tremble with rage. Victoria had known Lily was dead when she called to invite her to

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Emma's celebration. It hadn't been a mistake - it was deliberate cruelty.

| clenched my fists unconsciously, sending a sharp stab of pain through my injured hand.

"Careful, Liv, a familiar voice murmured near my ear.

Strong fingers gently uncurled my fist before | could reopen my wounds. James Knight stood

beside me, his hazel eyes filled with concern.

"You'll tear your stitches," he warned, his voice low enough not to alert the gossiping medical

assistants.

| hadn't heard him approach - a testament to how distracted I'd been by the revelation about

Victoria.

"What are you doing here?" | whispered, allowing him to guideaway from the supply room.

James's lips quirked into a small smile. "I'm here to take you to Sacred Moonlight Cemetery,"

he remindedgently. "To purchase the burial plot for Lily's ashes."

The million-dollar check from Lucas Blackwood felt heavy in my pocket. At least something

had gone right.

"Your hand needs to be checked before we leave," James insisted, his tone brooking no

argument.

| didn't have the energy to protest as he ledback to Dr. Fletcher's office.

The doctor examined my hand with clinical precision. "The wound is healing well,"

he confirmed. "Just be careful not to put too much strain on it."

James watched the examination with hawk-like intensity. Once Dr. Fletcher finished, he turned his attention to

me.

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"What had you so upset earlier?" he asked, his hazel eyes searching my face. | could feel your distress from the

parking lot."

| hesitated, unwilling to burden him with Victoria's cruelty. James already had enough reasons

to hate Ethan and his circle.

* ust Victoria being Victoria," | said dismissively, "Nothing | can't handle,"

James didn't look convinced, but he didn't press the issue. "Let's get going then, he said

instead. "The cemetery administrator is expecting us at noon,"

As we walked toward the exit, our conversation shifted to logistics,

"The burial ceremony is set for Sunday," | confirmed, my voice catching slightly. "Will you be

there?"

James squeezed my uninjured hand. "I wouldn't miss it, Liv, I'll be right beside you,"

Neither of us noticed Victoria emerging from behind a large flower arrangement, her eyes

narrowed as she watched us leave.

(Victoria's POV)

| arranged a tray of venison treats carefully, making sure each piece looked perfect, Emma's excited voice

carried from the living room of our Rosewood Haven home.

"Daddy! Daddy! Guess what?" she squealed as Ethan walked through the door.

| smiled to myself, enjoying the sound of Ethan's deep chuckle. He was always so different with Emma - warm,

affectionate, nothing like the cold Alpha he presented to others.

"What is it, Emmy?” he asked, his voice softening as it always did for my daughter.

| peeked around the corner, watching as Emma bounced on her toes in front of

him. Her small face was alight with excitement.

"I won third place in the running race at school!" she announced proudly.

Ethan's amber eyes, usually so hard and unforgiving, melted as he looked down at her. He

ruffled her hair affectionately.

"That's wonderful, Emmy," he said, his pride evident. "I knew you could do it."

| stepped into the room, carrying the tray of treats. "I think this calls for a celebration, don't

you?"

Ethan looked up, his smile remaining in place as his eyes met mine. It was moments like

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Emma clapped her hands together. "Can | invite my friends from class?" she

asked eagerly.

"Of course you can, sweetheart," Ethan agreed immediately. His authority

softened completely

in Emma's presence.

| set the tray down on the coffee table. "We could hold it at Silver Crown Hotel,” |

suggested.

"They have that beautiful ballroom."

Emma's eyes widened with delight. "With a cake? A big one?"

"The biggest cake they can make," Ethan promised, pulling her into a hug.

| watched them together, satisfaction warming my chest. This was how it should

be Ethan,

Emma, and me. A family.

"When should we have it?" Ethan asked, looking tofor guidance.

| pretended to consider for a moment, though | already knew exactly when |

wanted it to be.

"How about Sunday?" | suggested innocently. "That would give us tto plan everything properly."

Ethan nodded, completely oblivious to the significance of the date. "Sunday works for me."

Emma squealed with delight, throwing her arms around Ethan's neck. "Thank you,

Daddy!"

| smiled, carefully hiding my triumph. Olivia would be burying her daughter's ashes on Sunday

and Ethan would be celebrating with us instead.

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(Olivia's POV)

Sunday arrived with a gentle breeze that rustled the ancient trees of Sacred

Moonlight

Cemetery. The moonstone-inlaid path glowed softly beneath my feet as | carried

Lily's urn to

its final resting place.

James walked beside me, a silent pillar of strength. His presence had been my anchor

throughout the ceremony.

The burial plot was everything I'd hoped for - a peaceful corner beneath a

flowering tree,

where moonlight would always reach Lily's resting place.

"I'd like stalone with her," | whispered to James as the ceremony

concluded.

He squeezed my shoulder gently. "She's at peace now, Liv," he said softly. "I need

to get back to the repair shop, but callif you need anything."

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| nodded, grateful for his understanding. As he walked away, | knelt beside the

small memorial stone we'd placed.

"It's just you andnow, baby, | whispered, tracing the etched letters of her

name.

Grief washed overin waves, somehow both familiar and newly painful. | had

done everything | could to give her a proper resting place, but the emptiness in my heart remained.

My phone vibrated in my pocket, breaking the solemn silence. Assuming it was James

checking on me, I pulled it out without looking at the screen.

My thumb accidentally pressed the answer button before | realized whose name

was

displayed.

"Olivia?" Victoria's saccharine voice filled my ear. "Can you hear me?"

| was too shocked to respond, my finger hovering over the end call button.

"Olivia, Emma won third place in her school's running competition, and Ethan and

| are celebrating for her at Silver Crown Hotel today," Victoria continued, her voice dripping with

false sweetness. “Emma wants to invite Lily to join us. I'll have Ethan pick you and

Lily up

now, okay?"