MasukEvelyn's Dad—Alpha Austin's POVI couldn't believe Stella's pup would do such a thing.But Lily's father was a pack war hero.And pups don't lie.So I believed others. Seeing Evelyn's stubborn refusal to admit it, I slapped her.In the end she still wouldn't confess, so I could only buy the item.But I forgot that pups don't lie, but adults teach them to.After investigating, I learned the truth.The grandmother had deliberately taught the pup to say that, just to swindle money.I also called Stella to ask. She said when she left, she'd given the pup a locket—her mother's keepsake.I was such a fool.That thing was obviously an old item—how much could it be worth? Who would steal it?And it wasn't like Evelyn hadn't seen nice things.I went home wanting to apologize to Evelyn.But it was too late.Evelyn wasn't in her room and hadn't gone to school.I sent everyone to find her, and finally found her in the basement.The pup was burning with moon-fever, consciousness blurred, still call
Evelyn's Dad—Alpha Austin's POVThe first time I saw Stella.She had a mate, and he was a Beta.She was a healer from our pack.I fell for her at first sight.She was beautiful.In a pale blue-green gown, like a wisp of smoke floating over river waves.But she refused me.I used my Alpha authority to take by force what I wanted.The night she bloomed beneath me, I suddenly felt that my pack was nothing.To keep her obediently by my side, I drove her mate out of the pack. Tore apart their bond.Detention, imprisonment—I used every means.To prevent her escape, I even had silver chains made for her delicate wrists.The triplets were conceived during that time.But the triplets looked too much like me, and she didn't like that.She even fell into depression for a while.Later, we had a daughter.But when our daughter was three, Stella's condition was still poor.Until my daughter told me that Mommy wanted to go out.I thought this was another scheme of Stella's to escape.After all, she'd
I clutched the corner of my clothes, opened my mouth, stared blankly, but unable to say a single word.Dad held me, letting out quiet sobs."Daddy knows he was wrong. Can you forgive Daddy?"I stared at him blankly. This time I didn't nod.I remembered how I'd desperately tried to explain before that I didn't steal anything.If I had admitted to it, would Dad have forgiven me?He would only think I was shameful.He wouldn't forgive.Dad didn't force me anymore.He wiped away his tears and said to me, "It's getting late. Let's sleep."Just like before, he carried me upstairs and tucked me in the blanket corners.But in the past when Mom saw I couldn't sleep, she would tell me little stories.Dad wouldn't.The next day, strong winds picked up.Dad took me and my brothers to the amusement park.My body felt like it would be blown away by the wind again.The carousel I used to want to ride so badly—I had no interest in it now.Dad asked me, and I could only shake my head."What if Daddy h
During this time I'd gotten thinner, and even Tyler could lift me up easily.Finn brought me a cup of water. "Evelyn must be thirsty."Josiah pulled out a box of toys and held them in front of me."No need to be envious. Everything she has, you have too. I have lots more—they're all yours."Lily was still crying.Tyler completely lost his patience."What's the point? Something that's not yours, and you keep saying it is!""Our sister can't even lift such a big toy.""Are you leaving on your own, or do we throw you out?"I heard that Lily's dad was a hero firefighter. That night when she had a high fever, her grandmother was afraid something would happen to Lily, so she said that on purpose. This place was far from the hospital, and her grandmother was terrified Dad wouldn't save Lily.But I was innocent too.Why did they have to call me a thief?I blinked, unable to understand.Lily ran off crying with red eyes.Before, when Lily cried and the truck fell on the ground, they would defin
My three brothers said nothing."Then none of you get to eat. All going to the basement.""Evelyn was locked up for a day and night.""You'll be locked up for three days."Josiah spoke first."Dad, it was my idea. After Mom left, I always felt it was because of Evelyn.""I let my brothers bully her. It's all my fault."Tyler cried too, "Dad, I just wanted to see Mom. I just thought bullying Evelyn was fun. I never meant for her to become like this."Finn said, "Dad, we know we were wrong. We'll definitely treat Evelyn well from now on."Dad's hand dropped weakly."Do you still have that chance?"He closed his eyes and rubbed his temples."It's all my fault. I was too busy with work and neglected to discipline you properly.""Butler, bring the rod."Mr. Wilson's whole body trembled. "The young masters are only seven years old. Isn't this a bit much?""Say one more word and you're fired too."Soon the living room filled with my three brothers' screams.I didn't go downstairs.Just like
When I woke up, Dad was watching over me, his eyes red.I instinctively shrank back.There was a needle in my hand.My arm felt ice cold.Subconsciously, I should have made a sound, but I seemed to suddenly forget how to speak.Dad asked me: "Feeling better?"I nodded. I couldn't feel the pain anymore."Are you hungry?"Dad wanted to touch my hand.I instinctively pulled back. I stared at Dad, a little afraid he might reach out and hit me.Dad froze and pulled his hand back."Evelyn didn't steal anything, right?"I grabbed the locket around my neck—it was heart-shaped with tiny engravings around the edges.I thought of Mom saying she didn't want me anymore.She didn't want me anymore.If Lily liked it, she could have it.I quietly took off the locket and handed it to Dad.Dad looked at me in disbelief."I asked your mother. She did give it to you.""Daddy was wrong.""I didn't investigate properly before believing someone else."Looking at Dad's trembling eyes, I felt nothing inside.I







