Chapter 199: Uncover the truth
Flora sat quietly at the table, her fingers wrapped around a warm cup of evening tea. She took small sips while her eyes were still swollen from crying.
Noticing her daughter’s lingering sadness, Samyra reached out gently. "Are you sure everything’s alright, Flora?" she asked again, her voice laced with quiet worry.
"Yes, Mom," Flora replied, offering a strained smile, one that barely masked the turmoil within her.
David glanced at her, concern etched into the lines of his face. He sighed. "Amelie still hasn’t come to see us," he murmured.
Just then, as if summoned by his words, Amelie’s voice floated in from the doorway of the modest sitting room, tucked away in the western quarters of the palace. It was the temporary residence given to her parents during their stay.
"Good evening," Amelie greeted, stepping into the room. Her gaze swept over them with subtle intensity. "Did you all rest well?"
David’s face softened a little. "Yes, we did," he replied, gesturing to the seat beside him. "Come, sit with us."
Amelie walked over and quietly took her place next to her father. There was a pause before she spoke again,
"You’ve been asking me to stay in the pack for a few days," she began. "But I’ve realized that, for the sake of my mental peace, it’s better I keep my distance."
"We understood that," David said gently, nodding.
Amelie finally looked up, her eyes steady as they met her parents’. "You couldn’t protect Flora in this pack. And before her, I was the one they used to target. The bullying will never stop, and now, it has shifted to Flora. Though everything is happening with her because of her past crimes."