Chapter 131 Mila Is A Poor Soul 2
This was why the Alpha King and Queen treated Mila with such compassion—not just out of love, but also out of sorrow and pity. She was family, after all. She carried their blood, and in their eyes, she had done nothing to deserve the pain life had forced upon her.
Though they didn’t fully understand what had gone so wrong between her parents, or how her father and mother had ended up in such a destructive bond, one thing was clear: Mila shouldn’t have been made to suffer for their mistakes. She had been caught in the crossfire of their slow-burning war, and the royal couple had no intention of letting her carry the weight of that torment alone.
They empathized with her plight. And so, they chose to protect her.
Keeping Mila in the palace wasn’t just a gesture of kindness—it was a form of shield. It was a way to give her safety, a chance to be surrounded by people who could defend her, care for her, and maybe even help her rebuild some sense of normalcy. Over time, they hoped that kindness might help mend her heart.
That was also why Addison never saw Mila as a rival.
Unlike what the rumors often suggested, Addison didn’t view her cousin with jealousy or suspicion. She saw Mila for who she truly was: a girl who had endured far more than she ever should have. Addison sympathized deeply with her cousin’s pain and fully supported her parents’ decision to protect Mila.
In fact, Addison believed it was her responsibility as Mila’s cousin—and as the future ruler of the kingdom—to stand by her. To make sure she was never left vulnerable again. So no matter what others whispered behind their backs, Addison said nothing. She simply worked harder, learned more, and kept proving herself, quietly ensuring that Mila had a safe place by her side.
Seeing Mila sitting quietly on the couch, watching them with a distant look in her eyes, Addison called out softly, "Mila, come here..."
She reached out her hand, her voice gentle and warm, inviting, not commanding. Mila hesitated for a moment, unsure, her body stiff with uncertainty. But eventually, she stood and walked over, taking Addison’s hand.