Chapter 4

Lorena POV

 

In the following days, Seth and I avoided talking and seeing each other as much as possible, until Seth was finally discharged from the hospital. Wesley came to pick us both up and took us back to the Rodriguez family villa.

 

Although it was my idea, the thought of living under the same roof with the Alpha King's family and Ruby in the future made me feel overwhelmed. It was far from what I originally expected, and everything was moving towards an unpredictable future.

 

"Remember what you said," Seth suddenly glanced at me coldly.

 

"What?" I didn't react immediately.

 

Seth's face slightly changed, "You won't forget what you said, right? Find a way to make my dad dislike you."

 

I blinked, "But didn't you say that even if I do nothing, King will still dislike me?"

 

"I hope you can live up to your words," he took a deep breath, Seth slowly parted his thin lips, "I don't love you at all. Even if you cling to me, I won't spare you a second look."

 

"Do the people in your family all have issues, thinking they are irresistibly charming everywhere?" I couldn't help but mutter quietly.

 

The car was quiet, and Wesley, who was driving in front, almost burst out laughing again. Seeing him struggling to hold back his laughter, I couldn't help but find it amusing too, and my mood relaxed a little.

 

The car entered the garage. As we walked in, we noticed that the Alpha King and his group had been waiting for a while. When they saw us coming in, Mrs. Rodriguez almost pushed me aside and pulled her son away. She held her son's hand, her eyes red, and asked, "How are you feeling? Are you uncomfortable anywhere?"

 

"My chest feels uncomfortable," Seth said with a bitter face.

 

Mrs. Rodriguez panicked, "Why would your chest feel uncomfortable? Did you see a doctor?"

 

"Mom, it's not a physical ailment," Seth glanced at me behind him, "This illness of mine is feeling uncomfortable when I see a certain person."

 

Ruby took the opportunity to sarcastically say, "If I had to be around someone I didn't like all the time, I would feel uncomfortable too."

 

At this moment, I stepped forward and said seriously, "King, there is no romantic connection between Seth and me. I agreed to the ceremony before out of respect for your family. Now that he is out of danger, I don't think it's necessary for me to force anything with him."

 

To our surprise, King looked satisfied and said, "You're a straightforward child, I like that. No, Seth cannot disappoint such a good person like you. Stay here and you will become a capable Luna."

 

After taking a seat in the restaurant, Seth's cold thin lips came close to my ear and he said, "You're quite cunning." I couldn't express my bitterness. Seth's glaring eyes made me feel like he wanted to tear me apart.

 

I shivered suddenly, as the situation took a completely unexpected turn.

 

The dinner tonight was exceptionally sumptuous, but I didn't dare to touch anything. Instead, I watched as King took the hot towel handed by the servant and wiped his hands before following suit.

 

I like to have soup before eating, especially when it's made with ingredients I'm unfamiliar with, it tastes exceptionally delicious.

 

Ruby looked at me drinking the soup and disdainfully said, "Some people, they eat so much, one would think they haven't eaten in ages. Well, I guess they haven't seen such precious bird's nest soup before."

 

I calmly swallowed the soup and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't know that I shouldn't eat much at the Rodriguez's."

 

The atmosphere at the dining table suddenly changed. Seth put down his fork and his gaze became subtly different.

 

Mrs. Rodriguez calmly rebuked, "Who said the Rodriguez family can't have more food? Lorena, don't speak recklessly."

 

"Don"t be angry, it's just how women from small families are," Ruby took the opportunity to provoke, "We should educate them slowly in order to avoid embarrassing the Rodriguez family."

 

Before I could say anything, King sternly retorted, "Do we not have enough food to eat? Will this never end?"

 

This is the second time tonight that King has spoken up for me. I can feel Seth's icy gaze.

 

Oh well, it is what it is. Let's eat and drink to our heart's content before saying anything else.

 

After dinner, I followed Seth into the bedroom.

 

This was my second time stepping into this room. Last time, I didn't have a chance to take a good look before Seth hurriedly took me to the hospital. This time, I couldn't help but glance around. The room was very tidy and minimalist, just like Seth himself.

 

Seth smirked, "I didn't expect you to be so good at acting."

 

"I was just telling the truth. I didn't anticipate that it would turn out that way."

 

However, Seth didn't seem to believe me. He simply pointed to the door, "Get out, this is my room."

 

I frowned, "Then where am I supposed to sleep?"

 

"How should I know? Since my father likes you so much, why don't you go ask him." Seth kicked my pink suitcase and then waved his hand, turning around to get his clothes for a shower.

 

I bent down to pick up the knocked-over suitcase, silently turned around, and dragged it out of the door.

 

The Rodriguez's villa was large and had other guest rooms. However, I didn't stay, I obediently dragged my luggage and rolled out of the Rodriguez's villa. It was more like what I wanted.

 

On the road, I hailed an Uber and headed back to my own home. I knew what I would face when I got home, but I couldn't let myself be oppressed like this forever. This drama had to come to an end.

 

After arriving home, I gently opened the door, only to be greeted by my mother's surprised face. "Why are you back?"

 

"I... I missed you, so I came back to stay for a few days." I held back the tears of grievance, trying not to let her see anything unusual.

 

"You're not being serious, are you?" I hadn't even spoken a few words with my mother when Walter walked out of the house. "I won't let you come back so easily."

 

"That's not for you to decide." I looked at him, stared straight into his eyes, but Walter didn't give me a chance to argue. He raised his hand and slapped me. I was caught off guard by the powerful blow.

 

"Tomorrow, you're going back to the Rodriguez's place, and you're not allowed to come back." After saying that, Walter snorted coldly and walked away with his hands behind his back.