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Ingrid was fuming mad that Helena is trying to add more to her plans that she did not see coming. She always sees Helena as someone who seems like a sheep who doesn’t even fight back or is just too silent to voice out her opinion, making her introverted. She is the kind of sister whom she knows she could easily manipulate, and to hear her speaking so boldly made her blood boil to the core.

Helena’s suggestion would put her in danger, knowing that she knows too well that there is much more behind what she was saying right now than what is buried beneath the surface. It was darker than Darren’s cheating allegation. It was not just adultery but also a truly heavy crime.

And she would not let her ruin her image for her sister’s suggestion. She would never allow it.

“All I just want right now is to isolate for a while so I can think better, and I want it to be with you. I want to open up to you just like the past years, Helena. You have comforted me a lot of times in the past, and I have been your own shoulder to cry on as well. So please, stay by my side.” Ingrid pleaded.

Helena has no idea what kind of relationship Ingrid has with her sister. She doesn’t know if she is truly a good sister to her, or if she is just worse, like a friend. Meanwhile, Louis waiting for Helena in the living room is quite bothered since the talk is a bit taking so long and he has no idea what is happening inside.

Louis just doesn’t really like the vibe Ingrid was giving off; despite being related to Helena as her sister, he still can’t trust her. There is something about Ingrid that he does not like—that he wanted to just stand up and check on them personally, but he held back.

“How’s her camp, by the way? She seems calmer than usual,” Mrs. Asher asked.

“She got her new hobby at camp, attending her subjects. She is quite interested in learning weapons such as archery. She was also praised by her coach for having a high grade in class C. Does she have tutors back in the day?”

“Oh, really? Well, our dearest Helena is really introverted, but she is pretty smart. But she doesn’t have tutors though,” Mrs. Asher confirmed.

“That’s quite new… Helena isn’t fond of weapons… though she loves riding the horse more,” Mr. Asher said.

Louis was a bit curious, knowing that the first time Helena tried horseback riding in his mansion, she fell. She seems to have no experience, and she doesn’t know what to do. But then, thinking that losing her memories might have affected her actions, he just let it pass.

“How about her memories? Does she open up about…her old memories?” Mrs. Asher asked.

“She hasn’t told me anything about her past memories. She rarely opens up to me, but she somehow talks.”

The two sighed in relief as they were happy that their daughter is making a little progress at least.

“The doctor said there is a slim chance that she would regain her memories, but the important thing here is that she is now awake and she is safe. I hope you are patient with our daughter, Alpha Louis.”

“I will, Mrs. Asher. She is now under my care, and I will do my best to protect your daughter.”

They both smiled at him. Mr. Asher sighed when he remembered there was a chance the Adams might not continue the marriage in the future, but what mattered to him right now was the connection with the Montville since it meant a lot to them. It has a bigger impact than losing the Adams.

“By the way, have you talked to the Adams about the wedding? I heard the news,” he stated.

Mrs. Asher’s expression turned sour as she shook her head disappointedly. “Our eldest doesn’t want to talk about it, and she doesn’t want us to talk to the Adams too, to at least solve this problem. It seems like she wanted some space.”

“Darren knew that she collapsed. She is sick.”

“We didn’t publicize it since the doctor advised us not to give her too much stress for a while. Maybe it was better to just let this cool down, and once they are both ready to talk about it again, the wedding might continue,” Mrs. Asher answered.

“It was so sudden,” Mr. Asher shook his head. “They loved each other so much. It wasn’t just an arrangement but also a mutual understanding from both of them. So I don’t understand what just happened. My daughter was even so excited to marry him that she got mad when I decided to move it for a bit.”

“When did this happen? When she got mad?” Louis curiously asked.

“Oh, that day when Helena finally woke up, and you went here. She was pissed at us, but she just set it aside for her sister,” Mrs. Asher uttered.

Louis’ brows knitted. There is really something about Ingrid that he couldn’t explain. It just doesn’t make sense to him why the marriage was called off. They were about to talk about it more when they noticed Ingrid, together with Helena, pulling down the staircase with a smile on her lips.

“Sweetheart. Are you okay now?” Mrs. Asher confirmed and stood up as soon as the two were already in front of them.

Louis’ eyes went to the way Ingrid held Helena’s pulse firmly, while Helena’s expression was unreadable.

“Mom…dad…I have a favor.” She looked at them one by one.

“What is it?” Her mother asked in a soft voice.

“Well,” Ingrid glanced at Helena for a while, then smiled at the two. “Helena agreed to be with me. And I understand that she has subjects in the camp. I don’t want to burden her by being here in the mansion with me, so… I decided to come with her, Mom, and Dad. I want some distraction, and the camp might be the best way for a distraction…knowing that Helena was there too.”

Helena was completely unprepared for Ingrid’s sudden decision. Even the Ashers looked at each other, while Ingrid was already pleading, and she even hugged her sister from the side.

“I just want a distraction for the meantime, Mom, Dad. Please, let me. I don’t want to isolate myself here. I want something far where Helena is too. The camp is the perfect place for me. Please…”

Helena wanted to grit her teeth and just push Ingrid away from her because she knew too well that her plans were now starting, and it was part of her dark schemes. She was already growling in her mind, wanting to just confront Ingrid in front of her parents, but she held back.

“Well, is it okay, Helena?” Mrs. Asher confirmed.

“Yes, Mom! Helena agrees, of course! Right, sis?” Ingrid then looked at Helena, who was still silent.

Louis was weighing her reaction. He could sense how Ingrid was only deciding and forcing Helena to agree because of the way Helena behaves.

“Is it okay?” Her father asked.

Helena then nodded slowly. She couldn’t just shake her head because she knew that Ingrid would only find a way to make her say yes. She knew her too well; Ingrid would always come up with another plan if she didn’t get what she wanted.

Knowing that this plan happened because she didn’t agree to Ingrid’s favor to decline the arrangement with the Montville, and now she came up with a bigger plan.

Instead of getting away from her, I would just go with the flow. Make it seem like you support her, just like how she made you feel believe that she is there as a friend too. So this is your chance to be there for her as a sister to her, Helena.

“Yes, mom, dad. I think it is best for Ingrid if she is with me in the camp so she can distract herself. Besides, the atmosphere there is good for her. She might calm down since I am there too,” Helena added to make it seem like she was a supportive sister to her.

Ingrid’s eyes twinkled as she even muffled a melting word while hugging her. She was already screaming victory in her mind that Helena was now acting according to what she planned.

“What happened to her is painful, and she deserves to rest as well. And I wanted her to be with me there too…” Helena added more.

The Ashers then calmed down while Louis was still weighing her words. He did not expect she would agree because of the way she was silent earlier. But then he tried to not overanalyze it and just let Helena decide.

“Is it okay, Alpha Louis?” Ingrid then looked at him softly, her eyes twinkling.

The Ashers looked at Louis this time.

“I hope you consider this. I would send some men to look out for my older daughter so your own men won’t be burdened by her,” Mr. Asher offered.

Louis then shook his head. “No, it’s okay, Mr. Asher. The pack is there, and they could also watch over her.”

Ingrid’s eyes widened, and her lips were now stretching happily.

“Oh, thank you, Alpha Louis! I won’t do anything there to disappoint you; don’t worry,” she promised.

“Put your sister as a priority since I prioritize her. That’s enough to me,” Louis said with conviction