Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna novel Chapter 157

(Victoria’s POV)

Relief washed over me as I heard Ethan’s suspicion about Olivia. His amber eyes narrowed,

jaw clenched tight with anger. This was exactly what I needed.

“Victoria, was it Olivia who did this to you?” Ethan asked again, his voice low and dangerous.

I didn’t answer immediately, letting my silence speak volumes. My head throbbed where Olivia

had slammed it against Lily’s tombstone, but the pain was worth it for what I was about to

gain.

Without concrete evidence, Ethan would always choose me over Olivia. He always had.

I trembled slightly in his arms, playing the frightened victim to perfection. “I… I don’t want to

cause trouble,” I whispered, my voice breaking.

Ethan’s arms tightened around me protectively. The gesture sent a thrill of satisfaction

through me.

“Emma, sweetheart,” I called weakly, spotting my daughter hovering anxiously in the doorway.

“Mommy’s going to be fine. Dorothy, please take her upstairs.”

Dorothy Lawson, our housekeeper, appeared behind Emma. “Come along, Miss Emma. Your

mother needs to rest.”

“But Mommy-” Emma began, her eyes wide with fear.

I summoned a brave smile. “Go with Dorothy, darling. Ethan will take care of Mommy.”

As Dorothy led Emma away, I made sure Ethan noticed my motherly concern. His expression softened further, exactly as I’d planned.

Once Emma was safely upstairs, I let the tears flow freely. They weren’t entirely fake–my head did hurt–but I certainly embellished my distress.

“I didn’t want to say anything in front of Emma,” I sobbed, clinging to Ethan’s shirt. “But it was Olivia. She… she attacked me at the cemetery.”

Dr. Bennett raised an eyebrow but continued cleaning my wound in silence.

“The cemetery?” Ethan’s voice was tight with controlled fury. “What were you doing there?”

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