Chapter 16

Yifa's POV

"I can't comprehend how he can be so nonchalant about it. I'm supposed to be his mate," I vented to Elena and Anita, who continued to provide solace.

I've been pouring out my frustration and anguish for what feels like an eternity, yet it shows no sign of abating.

There's an overwhelming amount of thoughts and emotions swirling inside me, leaving me uncertain about where to begin and where to draw the line.

It's an unrelenting cycle of bewilderment, pain, and fury.

"Yifa, don't you think there must be a rationale behind his actions towards you?" Elena, ever the voice of reason, posed the question.

I bowed my head, feeling defeated. "What rationale?

I've exerted tremendous effort defending him, time and time again."

"Every time he utters or does something hurtful to me, I find myself concocting excuses in my mind because I couldn't bear to accept the fact that my mate could be so... so heartless," I whispered, the weight of those final words weighing me down.

Indeed, it was