Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna novel Chapter 46

tears.

“Okay,” I whispered.

Dr. Harold Bennett arrived quickly at the Stone Estate, his medical bag in hand. Despite his age, he moved with the efficiency of someone half his years.

“She seems confused about certain people,” I explained quietly as I led him toward Matriarch Evelyn’s room. “She doesn’t remember… important family members.”

The doctor nodded gravely, his experienced eyes showing he understood my concern.

With some gentle persuasion, I convinced Matriarch Evelyn to have a check–up. She agreed primarily to ease my worry, patting my cheek affectionately before disappearing into the examination room with Dr. Bennett. Thirty long minutes later, the door opened. Dr. Bennett emerged, his expression troubled.

“How is Grandmother? Ethan and I asked simultaneously, our mutual concern temporarily bridging the gulf

between us.

“She’ll be fine if she avoids any shocks and takes care of herself. Dr. Bennett began, his voice measured.

“But what?” I pressed, anxiety clawing at my chest

“She has memory loss,” he explained. “Her memories stop after that night five years ago. The last five years

are blank”

Five years ago. Before Lily fell ill. Before everything fell apart

Relief washed over me, followed immediately by guilt. How could I be relieved that Matriarch Evelyn couldn’t remember her own great–granddaughter?

I felt Ethan’s gaze on me and looked up to find him watching me intently. His brow furrowed as he seemed to read my thoughts

“How long do you intend to hide Lily’s death?” his eyes seemed to ask

if you glare at Liv again, I’ll gouge your eyes out,” Matriarch Evelyn scolded, emerging from her room.

She approached Ethan and delivered a sharp slap to his back, right where his wounds from the whipping were still healing

“Ouch!” Ethan winced, his face contorting in pain.

“Serves you right!” Matriarch Evelyn declared, but I noticed the concern that flashed in her eyes

She had forgotten her own punishment of him earlier. The doctor’s diagnosis was confirmed in that small

moment