All Chapters of My Mate and Daughter's Betrayal: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

57 Chapters

The Mate Bond Should Not Be Disturbed

(Grace's POV)Hearing Emma's words, I snapped back to reality. Yesterday, I had fallen, and Ethan had not helped me. I was injured with a sprained ankle, and he had acted as if it were none of his concern.Was it just that he truly didn't care about me, or was he afraid Olivia would misunderstand? In his mind, Olivia's thoughts and feelings mattered most, and he didn't care whether I lived or died.Otherwise, how could he have watched me fall and my injury with such indifference? My expression turned cold, my wolf Cora bristling with hurt and rejection inside me.I was about to say "No, thank you," but Alpha King Ethan spoke first through the phone: "Ask your mother."Emma immediately asked, "Mom, Dad wants to know if you want to talk on the phone."I pursed my lips and said, "No need, I have other things to do.""Oh..." Emma then told Ethan, "Dad, Mom says no.""Mm," came his indifferent response."Then, Mom, goodbye," Emma said, her voice small."Mm, goodbye," I replied, tr

No Need to Hide Olivia

(Grace's POV)After our meal at the Shadowcrest Tavern, Dominic and I spent several hours discussing the partnership details. By evening, we had reached a preliminary cooperation agreement between Moonstone Remedies and Silver Personal Technologies.Two days later, we traveled to Ethan's company headquarters to finalize the contract specifics. The sleek glass building towered over the business district, its reflective windows gleaming in the morning sun."Ready?" Dominic asked as we approached the entrance.I nodded, smoothing my cream-colored blouse. "As I'll ever be."Upon arrival, we were greeted by Director Davis, a tall man with salt-and-pepper hair who bowed respectfully. "Alpha Hayes, Luna Morgan, welcome to Silver Personal Technologies.""Thank you for having us," Dominic replied, shaking his hand firmly.We were escorted to a spacious conference room with floor-to-ceiling windows. The view of the Northern Territory stretched before us, a reminder of Ethan's growing infl

The Empty Den

(Grace's POV)The elevator doors opened to reveal Ethan and Olivia standing side by side in the lobby. Their wolves' scents intermingled in a way that spoke volumes about their closeness, the intimate connection between them unmistakable.Dominic paused beside me, sensing the awkward energy. "This... what a coincidence?"Ethan's face remained impassive, his wolf Logan's powerful presence filling the confined space. "It is quite a coincidence," he replied coolly, deliberately avoiding my gaze while standing protectively close to Olivia.My wolf Cora whimpered inside me, feeling the sting of rejection from her mate.Dominic cleared his throat, projecting diplomatic calm. "There are many of us; how about you two go ahead, and we'll wait for the next one?""All right, see you next time," Ethan replied with a curt nod."See you next time," Olivia added with a polite smile, her elegant presence brushing past me without acknowledgment.The elevator doors closed again, and our group ha

Exceptionally Eye-Catching

(Grace's POV)"Abigail." Harrison Crawford's deep voice cut through the moment as he approached with quick strides. His tall figure loomed over us, silver-gray eyes filled with concern as he reached for the little girl in my arms. Abigail immediately stretched toward him, her small hands grasping at his shirt.Only after taking her did Harrison seem to register that the child was completely soaked. "This is...?" His voice carried its usual edge of suspicion when addressing me.I hadn't expected the child to be his niece. The coincidence felt almost surreal, like fate deliberately throwing us together."She fell into the thermal pool," I explained, keeping my voice even despite the tension. "I saw it happen and pulled her out before she could swallow too much water."Harrison's expression shifted subtly. The perpetual coldness he directed at me softened, if only by degrees. He seemed to assess me anew, as though seeing beyond his usual prejudice."...Thank you," he murmured, a

She's Too Lazy to Care

(Grace's POV)My face flushed crimson as I hastily clutched the torn edges of my robe together. The hallway suddenly felt too bright, too exposed, as if a spotlight had been trained directly on my humiliation.Harrison's eyes widened for a fraction of a second before he quickly averted his gaze. His broad shoulders turned to shield me from view."I apologize," he muttered, his voice gruff with embarrassment.Margaret Wilson rushed forward, her hands fluttering anxiously. "Oh dear! Let me help you, Luna!" She tried to arrange the torn fabric, but only made it worse.Never in my life had I felt so vulnerable, so utterly exposed—especially not in front of Harrison Crawford. My heart hammered against my ribs so hard I thought it might burst.My fingers trembled as I pressed them against the torn fabric. Every instinct screamed at me to flee, to hide from the mortification burning through me like wildfire.Instead, I steadied my breathing and lifted my chin with practiced grace. Year

Embraced Together

(Grace's POV)Twenty minutes passed with excruciating slowness. I sat with Victoria in the grand sitting room of the Silver Ancestral Estate, the silence between us punctuated only by the ticking of the antique grandfather clock.The sound of tires on gravel finally broke the tension. Victoria straightened immediately."They've arrived," she announced, rising with surprising agility for her age.The massive oak doors swung open, and there stood Ethan, his commanding presence filling the entryway. Emma peeked out from behind him, her small face lighting up at the sight of her great-grandmother.Victoria's stern expression melted instantly. She swept forward with open arms, gathering Emma into a warm embrace that spoke volumes about where her true affections lay."My precious girl," she cooed, tousling Emma's dark hair. "I've missed you terribly."Emma giggled, nestling into Victoria's embrace. "I missed you too, Great-Grandma!"After a moment of indulgence, Victoria turned towar

This Is the Difference

(Grace's POV)"Sleep a little longer."These soft words whispered by Ethan were definitely not meant for me. Our mate bond had existed for years, yet he had never held me like this while sleeping. As for a gentle morning nuzzle, a sign of affection between mates, that was utterly unimaginable between us now.I was certain: in his sleep, Ethan had mistaken me for Olivia. I pursed my lips, my emerald eyes slowly reddening with unshed tears. The phantom touch was a cruel reminder of the intimacy our broken bond lacked.Cora, my wolf, whimpered inside me, confused by the mixed signals. The scent of our mate was all around us, his arms protective and warm, yet we both knew this tenderness wasn't truly ours.I fought a wave of rejection and gently pried myself from Ethan's embrace. I was acutely aware of every point of contact, desperate to erase the feeling.His hand, resting possessively on my waist even in sleep, slid away as I carefully lifted it. The faint rustle of the sheets s

Daddy Saw It

(Grace's POV)"Next month is Grandma's seventieth birthday," Uncle Robert announced, his tired eyes brightening momentarily as we gathered around the kitchen island at the Morgan Ancestral Home.Aunt Heather nodded enthusiastically, her recently tanned face glowing in the warm evening light. "We should host a grand celebration. The entire pack would want to honor Eleanor."I smiled, watching my grandmother's face scrunch up in protest. Despite being a respected pack elder, she'd always shied away from extravagant displays."No need for anything flashy," Grandma Eleanor insisted, waving her hand dismissively. "Just a meal together as a family is enough."Uncle Robert shook his head firmly. "Mother, turning seventy is significant for any wolf, especially a pack elder. We need to mark the occasion properly.""Robert's right," Aunt Heather chimed in, already pulling out her tablet to make notes. "Nothing over-the-top, but certainly more than just a family dinner."I placed my hand g

Nowhere to Go

(Grace's POV)I drove away from the Crescent Moon Equestrian Center, my hands gripping the steering wheel too tightly. The image of Ethan, Emma, and Olivia riding together—the perfect family portrait—burned in my mind.Where could I go now? The thought of returning to the Morgan Ancestral Home crossed my mind, but without Emma, I knew Grandma Eleanor would worry. Her concerned eyes would see right through my brave face."Are you alright, dear?" she would ask, and I wasn't sure I could lie convincingly today.Charlotte was busy with her family this weekend. Dominic had mentioned a territory meeting with neighboring Alphas. Everyone had somewhere to be, someone to be with.Everyone except me.The realization settled heavily in my chest as I drove aimlessly through the Northern Territory. Cora whined softly inside me, feeling my isolation as keenly as I did.My phone buzzed with a text from Martha: "Young Miss Emma will be staying with the Alpha King tonight. Should I prepare your

Emmy, Don't You Have a Mother Either?

(Harrison's POV)I looked at Alpha King Ethan Silver as he extended the crystal wine glass toward me. The yacht's gentle rocking beneath our feet matched the uneasy rhythm in my chest."Thank you," I said, accepting the drink with a slight nod.The toast had barely ended when Quinn Sullivan sidled up beside me, his eyes dancing with mischief. "You seem off today, Harry."A single glance passed between Ethan and me—loaded with unspoken questions. The Alpha's piercing gray eyes held mine for a beat longer than necessary.I sipped my wine, keeping my voice steady despite the flicker in my gaze. "Am I?"Quinn raised an eyebrow, his lips curving into a knowing smirk. "Really?"The evening breeze carried the scent of salt and expensive perfume across the deck. Yacht lights reflected off the dark water, creating an illusion of stars beneath us."You've been distracted since you arrived," Quinn pressed, swirling his drink. "Something on your mind? Or someone?"I maintained my composur

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