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159,119	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":159120}'	Yes	2024-01-25 14:51	active	121	320331287664780	❤️Read full version👉The Lycan's Undesired Mate❤️	†JASMINE†<br /> <br /> “Congratulations, Lady Jasmine...you are two weeks pregnant." The doctor announced to me and my lips parted open in awe.<br /> <br /> With a euphoric smile creeping to both corners of my lips, I threw my arms around the doctor's neck and hugged her. <br /> <br /> My joy knew no bounds!<br /> <br /> This was wonderful news, considering my wedding to the love of my life would take place tomorrow. Once I spilled the news to him today, I envisioned the look of excitement on his face as he learned that he was going to be a father! <br /> <br /> Indeed, the moon goddess has been so kind to me. <br /> <br /> Ever since my father, the Alpha of the White Moon pack died two months ago, I have been devastated. I thought the overbearing burden of handling a pack would crush me to bits because I happened to be an only child. But thankfully, I have an incredible mother and a phenomenal fiance. <br /> <br /> As a twenty-one-year-old aspiring Luna, I don't think it was too early for me to become a mother. I have a fiance who would do anything for me. Cade and I have been dating for four years now, although we aren't mates. <br /> <br /> I was seventeen when he came to the pack on some business trip and since then, we bonded. Well, let's just call it: love at first sight. <br /> <br /> At first, we were scared that when I turned eighteen, I would get a mate, and our relationship would be obliterated. But alas, I didn't get a mate. Same with Cade. <br /> <br /> So my father blessed our union on his deathbed as he handed over the pack affairs to Cade then we got engaged.<br /> <br /> “Thank you so much!" I said to the doctor, releasing my arms around her and she smiled back at me. <br /> <br /> “You are welcome, Lady Jasmine. Remember to come for assessment at intervals. Also, don't do anything strenuous." She facepalmed herself. “Oh sorry, you are going to be the Pack's Luna, of course, you have maids to do any domestic chores for you. But still, I can't stop emphasizing your health. I hope you understand?" She inquired. <br /> <br /> I nodded in response. “Yes, I do, doctor Sylvia. Thank you so much once again." <br /> <br /> Doctor Sylvia ticked something on my report. “What about your case of insomnia, are the pills helping? Because you need a lot of sleep this period." <br /> <br /> I issued an affirmative nod. “Yes, they are. Thanks to you, I no longer have those nightmares of my father's death. I'm getting better."<br /> <br /> “Good to know." She closed my report. “Anyways, we are done here, but I will be expecting you for your next antenatal check-up."<br /> <br /> I immediately scrambled off the bed, eager to deliver this piece of good news to Cade and my mother. <br /> <br /> Just as I was about to hurry out of the ward, Doctor Sylvia called out to me again. <br /> <br /> “And yes, Lady Jasmine." <br /> <br /> I turned around to face her. <br /> <br /> “Congratulations on your wedding." <br /> <br /> My lips broke into a wide grin as I replied. “Thank you so much." <br /> <br /> Clutching the envelope containing my pregnancy report, I pressed down on the doorknob and dashed out of the Pack infirmary as I headed straight to the fortress. <br /> <br /> First, I would spill the news to my fiance, Cade then together we would go and inform my mother. <br /> <br /> Alas, after two months of mourning my father, everything was starting to fall into place. I finally have the life I desired, the fairytales I've spun around for years in my head. <br /> <br /> Life with Cade has been all I ever wanted. He was my first in everything. My first kiss, my first night, and my first love. And tomorrow, our fate would be sealed together forever and he would also become my last. <br /> <br /> “Greetings, Lady Jasmine." The guards at the entrance of the fortress said to me and I responded with a wave of my hand as I scurried past them, straight to Cade's chambers. <br /> <br /> Just as I walked through the corridor, I heard some incoherent noise coming from the direction of Cade's room. <br /> <br /> Maybe the omegas in charge of the wedding preparation weren't doing their job properly and he was scolding them, I thought to myself. <br /> <br /> But as soon as I drew closer, the incoherent noise morphed into what seemed like a moan. <br /> <br /> Instinctively, my feet dragged to a halt. <br /> <br /> I was struggling to comprehend what was going on. That's the exact way Cade moaned whenever we were doing it. <br /> <br /> My heart started to thump rapidly against my chest. A million questions raced through the forefront of my brain and I was contemplating if I was on the right path to Cade's chambers. <br /> <br /> But of course, I was. <br /> <br /> Something told me to head back. I may not like what I was about to see in there, but alas, I found myself in the room before I even realized it. <br /> <br /> Blood instantly drained from my face and I could swear my heart stopped beating for a moment as soon as I saw my fiance into my...<br /> <br /> “No!" I cried out in terror, lurching backward at the same time. <br /> <br /> My brain couldn't process what was happening right in front of me. <br /> <br /> Like the woman who birthed and raised me versus the man, I intended on marrying tomorrow? <br /> <br /> What!<br /> <br /> "No, this can't be happening!" I bemoaned and that's when the both of them jumped at the sound of my wail. <br /> <br /> Hot tears poured down my cheeks, my whole body was trembling in exuberant shock as Cade shuffled out of bed, shamelessly unclad. <br /> <br /> “Don't you know how to knock?" My mother spat. <br /> <br /> I couldn't believe my ears as I teetered back, struggling to breathe in the air that had eluded my lungs. What in the world was happening here? I just caught my mother in bed with my fiance and she had the nerve to ask why I didn't knock first. <br /> <br /> Someone please tell me this was a terrible nightmare and I want to wake up from it because my mind was about to shut down. <br /> <br /> How does it make sense to the ears? An abomination I won't be able to divulge to people— my own mother and my fiance! <br /> <br /> My heart began to jam wildly against my ribcage. At this rate, it might as well jump right out. <br /> <br /> “M-mom...w..what are you doing?" My lips trembled as I questioned her. <br /> <br /> There was no hint of remorse whatsoever on her face. Rather she stared at me as if I had grown a horn, hissed then went to pick up Cade's shirt from the ground and slip it on. <br /> <br /> I bought that shirt for Cade on our third anniversary! <br /> <br /> My breathing pace became labored and my eyes clouded with tears. The envelope containing my pregnancy news was clenched tightly between my fists, so much so that I could feel it crumpling. But that was the least of my concerns right now. <br /> <br /> Looking from an unbothered Cade back to my mother, who was busy glaring back at me, I sniffled back sobs and then asked again. <br /> <br /> “Out of all the men in this world, you chose my man?" Fresh tears welled up in my eyes. “Is there something I did wrong to offend you? I would have asked for your forgiveness, Mommy. But not this, please. Tell me, this is a prank." <br /> <br /> Tears poured shamelessly down my cheeks. The answers were obviously on display right in front of me, however, I wanted to cling onto a tiny ray of hope, believing this was far different from what I saw. <br /> <br /> Just for the sake of my sanity, I hoped for this not to be true. <br /> <br /> My mother sauntered forward and then looked at me dead straight in the eye. “It is not a prank, Jasmine. Cade and I were intimate and we have been doing that for more than three months now, so what are you going to do about it?" Her question was blunt and direct. <br /> <br /> My heart shattered into a million fragments. Three months? <br /> <br /> Does that mean they've been sleeping with each other even before my father's demise? <br /> <br /> And yet, Cade has been promising me a lifetime of happiness.<br /> <br /> With tears pouring shamelessly down my cheeks, I moved to Cade and then proceeded to beg him. <br /> <br /> He was the one at fault. Yet, I was the one begging. <br /> <br /> For the sake of my future and pack, I was ready to bury this like it never happened. My entire life depended on Cade. <br /> <br /> Four years knowing someone couldn't be tossed into a drain just like that. <br /> <br /> “Cade baby... Look at me." I urged him and he obeyed. “Tell me this isn't true. Tell me this isn't the man I'm willing to sacrifice everything to be with. Tell me this isn't the man taking over my father's position. Tell me this isn't the man who promised to love me forever no matter the circumstances." <br /> <br /> His eyes held no emotion as he spoke. “Yes, you are right, Jasmine. I am no longer the man who promised you paradise. This is what I want for myself and I hope you'd respect my decision. After all, we aren't mates." He spat distastefully. <br /> <br /> At this point, I was about to go insane. <br /> <br /> None of this was making any sense to me. <br /> <br /> How in the world do you find your own mother sleeping with your fiance? And the both of them are showing no remorse at all. <br /> <br /> Not even the slightest bit. <br /> <br /> To think I was hurrying here just to share the news of my pregnancy with them. <br /> <br /> My teary eyes gawked at Cade in awe. The look on his face completely told me off, it portrayed he meant every single word uttered out of his mouth. <br /> <br /> Once again, I turned to my mother. “Mom.... please, my wedding is tomorrow. I'm begging you to stop this prank because it's going too far and it's ruining my happiness." <br /> <br /> “I already told you Cade and I are very much real." My mother fired back then she stepped up to Cade and kissed him right in front of me. <br /> <br /> Cade let out a pleasurable moan in response. <br /> <br /> Instantly, my stomach twisted into a knot. <br /> <br /> A lot of questions raced through the forefront of my brain, but I wanted just one answer. <br /> <br /> Why. <br /> <br /> So I looked into my mother's eyes and demanded. “Why did you choose to ruin my happiness, Mom? Why are you doing this to me?"<br /> <br /> A devilish smirk crept to the corners of her lips. “I have a million reasons, but first will you stop calling me your mother... because I'm not!<br /> <br /> ★JASMINE★<br /> <br /> A wave of shock swept through me almost, knocking me off to the ground. If one could listen properly, the sound of my heart beating sporadically was as loud as a drum. <br /> <br /> I gazed at the person I addressed as my mother for all the years of my life in disbelief, wondering if she really meant what she said, but the dirty look she tossed back at me, proved she meant every single word spewed out of her mouth.<br /> <br /> Once again, my mind spun out of its axis. <br /> <br /> “Awww, are you surprised?" The woman I once thought was my mother, Luna Isobel teased in a tone of contempt, but I didn't make an effort to respond. <br /> <br /> I watched her place another feathery kiss on Cade's lips, my heart clenched and she plopped on the mattress, looking directly at my miserable self. <br /> <br /> Heaven knows I was hanging by a thread here. Soon enough, my whole body would betray me because I couldn't take it anymore. <br /> <br /> Luna Isobel crossed her legs and managed a devilish smirk. “Why don't you take a seat let me take you down memory lane." <br /> <br /> The fear, despair, rage, and shock coursing through my veins left me utterly speechless and I didn't attempt to engage in verbal lashing with her as she began; <br /> <br /> “Your Father, Alpha Gideon, and I met years back. I remembered being in love just like you, wanting to be with him for the rest of my life, ready to sacrifice everything I had for the sake of his happiness. But the disadvantage was that— I was just his maid. The tension brewing between us knocked off the odds and we eventually became lovers. He promised the world and declared his undying love for me and I thought our love would last forever. Not until he discovered that your biological mother, Anna was his mate." She paused for a moment, glaring deep into my soul. <br /> <br /> While I remained fixated in my spot unable to move. Tears continued to cascade down my cheeks and no matter how much I batted my eyelashes, I could not stop sobbing. <br /> <br /> Luna Isobel clicked her tongue against the roof of her mouth before continuing. “Do you know what your father did after he met Anna, he wasted no time in discarding me. All the years of unending promises and declarations of love went down the drain in the blink of an eye. Did I also forget to mention I was pregnant at the time, he got rid of the baby we were both expecting, which led to complications in my womb. But that's not all...." I could see her eyes red with tears as she reminisced all those memories buried within her skull. <br /> <br /> She had this look of rage on her face, while I felt nothing but despair. <br /> <br /> Why should this happen to me just on the verge of clinching happiness? Did I do anything wrong to the Moon goddess that derailed me from the path of happiness? <br /> <br /> A lot of questions raced through my head. Yet, there was no one to answer them. <br /> <br /> “..... Because I was nothing but a lowly servant, I had to step aside, watching your mother happily in love with the man of my dreams, whereas I was stripped of mine. But alas, your father appointed me as the Gamma as compensation for everything." She laughed bitterly. “Imagine being given a position in exchange for your happiness. What good does that do?" <br /> <br /> Once again, I remained there, engulfed in my pain. A part of me wanted to leave, but another craved to hear the story to the last bit. <br /> <br /> I needed to know what prompted me to deserve all these heartrending crises. <br /> <br /> “As fate would have it, Your mother died shortly after giving birth to you, and guess who came crawling back to me, begging me to take care of you while you were still an infant...your father!" She spat distastefully. “It was then he made good on his promises by marrying me and making me his Luna. He also insisted that no one should ever know that you aren't my daughter. Again, I accepted because of the love I have for him. Also because I had lost everything, there was no need for me to act proud and defiant." <br /> <br /> The developing knot in my stomach tightened another notch. I hoped for the ground to open up and swallow me whole. Thus, it would save me from these horrible moments. <br /> <br /> All the years of my life, I had never heard this story, so why now? <br /> <br /> “For twenty-one years, I looked after another woman's child. Acting as your mother, I knew deep down that I could never get a child of my own. But three months ago....fate took a turn for good in my life." She looked at Cade and her lips spread into a wide grin. “The both of us engaged in a series of hot passionate that led to a pregnancy one month later. So tell me why I should step down for you to have the life you want when I can have it for myself. Doesn't my own child deserve to be the successor of the pack as a reward for everything I have done?" <br /> <br /> With fresh tears welling up in my eyes, I fired back at her. “Whatever happened between my parents and you was meant to remain there. Why do you have to drag me into this? Why do you have to go to this extent to spite me?" <br /> <br /> Luna Isobel smiled with contempt. “Well, it's simple. I can't punish the dead, but I can very much take revenge on the living and I promise you this quest for revenge goes way back, that there is nothing you can do to stop it." She rose from the bed and then walked up to me. “From today, you are going to be my Maid, Just like I've served you since birth, you will serve me for the rest of your miserable life. You are going to be at my beck and call, and anytime you kick against my order." Her eyes stared intently into mine as she added. “Death will be your punishment. I have done it before, and I will surely do it again." <br /> <br /> My eyelashes batted in shock. “What do you mean by that?" <br /> <br /> “The less you know, the better." Then she snapped her fingers. “Also, don't even bother reporting me to the elders because they are all on my side. Lastly, the wedding tomorrow is for myself and my soon-to-be Alpha, Cade. But you will be in attendance, making sure the guests are comfortable."<br /> <br /> My face streamed with uncontrollable tears. I wonder how everything could change for me in the blink of an eye. <br /> <br /> True, my father did her dirty, but it doesn't involve my innocent Mom and me. So why did I have to suffer? <br /> <br /> Worse still, I am pregnant with Cade's child. Who would believe that the person I presumed to be my mother was also pregnant with the same man? <br /> <br /> Who would listen to such an abominable act and who would come to my aid? <br /> <br /> This was going to be shameful for me. Watching my life go down the hills wasn't an option, so I went on my knees to beg them both. Not because they deserved it, but perhaps, maybe there was a tiny chance my pleading could thaw their hearts. And Isobel would change her mind, letting me get married to Cade despite everything. <br /> <br /> Although I was deeply hurt, I didn't want my child to be without a father. I wanted to create the future I had envisioned for myself so badly. <br /> <br /> “Please, Isobel." I sniffled back tiny sobs. “I'm deeply sorry for all you had to go through at the hands of my father, but just this once, can you let me have my chances of happiness? I have been anticipating this wedding for a long time with Cade and I don't know how to live without him." <br /> <br /> Blame me for being a simp, but it wasn't easy letting go of the love of my life without giving it a second thought. <br /> <br /> “Then go ahead and kill yourself! Join your parents, it would make the world a better place!" She retorted sharply. <br /> <br /> More tears rolled down my cheeks and my heart was numbed with pain as I continued begging them with every fiber of my being. <br /> <br /> "Please Isobel....please Cade. Don't do this to me, I'm begging you both."<br /> <br /> Before I realized what was happening, Isobel yanked me by my hair. "I don't have time for your crocodile tears, there is a wedding to plan and maids to control. Get on your miserable feet and put yourself to good use." <br /> <br /> As I struggled to haul back to my feet, the room began to spin around me and my breathing pace quickened. <br /> <br /> My knees buckled and I felt my whole body weaken as I crashed to the ground letting the darkness consume me.<br /> <br /> †JASMINE★<br /> <br /> A small groan escaped my lips as my eyelids fluttered open. The pungent smell of aspirin, antiseptic, and blood instantly wheezed into my nostrils, making it uncomfortable to breathe. <br /> <br /> At first, my vision seemed blurry, but soon enough my eyes readjusted to my surroundings and I found myself in the same room, painted in a shadowy beige color. Furthermore, Doctor Sylvia was busy checking my vitals. <br /> <br /> “Oh! Finally, you are awake." She smiled at me. “I knew the sedative would wear off any moment from now." <br /> <br /> As she was talking, her voice grew faint in my head because the nostalgia of everything that went down before I passed out, surged to the forefront of my brain all at once. <br /> <br /> My heart plummeted deep into my stomach.<br /> <br /> I still couldn't believe my mother...no no, Luna Isobel could do this to me. Not to talk of Cade. <br /> <br /> No matter what, I'd have to fight back. It's my life, my fiance, and my unborn pup's future we are talking about here.<br /> <br /> “How long have I been unconscious?" I asked. My voice came out in a groggy whisper.<br /> <br /> “More than a day." She answered casually. “You passed out yesterday and your maid, Cynthia brought you in. So I had to administer more medication just so you'd feel alright." <br /> <br /> My ears rang out in disbelief. <br /> <br /> If I had been here for more than a day, that meant today's my wedding!<br /> <br /> Without hesitating for another moment, I pulled myself to a sitting position and then yanked out the cannula in my vein. <br /> <br /> Doctor Sylvia gasped in terror, while blood began dripping out of my open wound. It was excruciatingly painful. Regardless, that was the least of my concerns. <br /> <br /> There was no way I'd stay down, knowing fully well that Luna Isobel was on the verge of tying the knot with my fiance. <br /> <br /> “You can't do this, Lady Jasmine!" Doctor Sylvia cried out. “I know how much you are hurting. Your maid told me everything, but you have to put your health and that of your unborn pup first." <br /> <br /> Tears instantly welled up in my eyes. “Because of my health and that of my pup, I have to end this. I can't let Luna Isobel steal away my happiness. Not while I'm still alive!" <br /> <br /> With labored breathing, I scrambled to my feet, but as soon as my feet came in contact with the cold floor, I felt lightweight and almost collapsed back into the bed. <br /> <br /> Nonetheless, I gripped the IV pole to maintain my stance and then began to make my way out of the ward. <br /> <br /> “Lady Jasmine! Lady Jasmine, please....this is unethical." Doctor Sylvia said after me.<br /> <br /> But if she was addressing me, I was no longer paying attention. <br /> <br /> Unethical, has to be my mother getting married to my fiance. Unethical should be the woman I called mother pregnant for the same man as me. That was outright unethical! <br /> <br /> In tears, I picked up my pace to the wedding venue. <br /> <br /> Alas, I got there in a couple of minutes not minding my appearance. <br /> <br /> Getting into the hall, my eyes roamed from the seated guests, straight to my Luna Isobel and my fiance Cade standing at the altar. <br /> <br /> She was wearing my wedding dress, standing in my position, smiling at my own man. <br /> <br /> My mind was starting to run amok and more tears spilled shamelessly down my cheeks. <br /> <br /> I don't think there was any torture greater than this.<br /> <br /> “Now before we commence...." Elder Joakim stated. “If there is anyone here against the union, please speak out now or forever hold your peace!" <br /> <br /> I wasted no time in stepping forward. “This wedding cannot pull through! I cannot let this happen!"<br /> <br /> Everyone gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> Luna Isobel gaped at me with a terrified look. Maybe she wasn't expecting me to be out of the hospital by now. Or perhaps, she instructed Doctor Sylvia to keep me down, just until the wedding was over. <br /> <br /> Just as I walked down the aisle, ready to face my stepmother and put an end to all these shenanigans, she roared. <br /> <br /> “Guards, stop her!" <br /> <br /> Before I knew what was happening, four guards came from various directions and grasped me tightly, making it difficult for me to move. <br /> <br /> My whole body was engulfed in pain, but letting this wedding take place would be more painful. <br /> <br /> “No!" I cried out, stomping my feet repeatedly on the ground as I tried to struggle free. “They can't get married. He is mine, she took him from me!" <br /> <br /> "Liar!" Luna Isobel fired back. “Everyone look at her. She isn't in her right mind. Look at the blood dripping from her hand, I'm pretty sure she escaped from the hospital where is being treated for her mental health!" <br /> <br /> My breath hitched. <br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Luna Isobel was trying to play a very smart and fast card on me. There was nothing wrong with me until I found the two people I loved the most in this world in bed yesterday. <br /> <br /> “I am perfectly sane! That's a lie, she is doing all this to get to me." <br /> <br /> "Isn't that what a mentally deranged person would say?" She blurted again. “They will always claim to be fine whereas they are not. This young lady here is a maid in the palace and she lost her parents two weeks ago. I'm sure she is still going through the loss, so please pardon her." She turned to address the guards. “Now take her back to the Pack infirmary, so she will get the proper treatment she deserves." <br /> <br /> I could not believe Luna Isobel would fabricate such kind of story about me. But what do I expect from a woman who had the nerve to sleep with my fiance?<br /> <br /> “She is lying! She is lying!" Tears cascaded down my cheeks. “Cade, why don't you speak up? Why are you watching me suffer this way? Is it something I did? Then I'm sorry for everything but you can't do this to me." <br /> <br /> An indescribable amount of miseries clouded my guts as I broke into a series of uncontrollable sobs. <br /> <br /> Cade just stared back at me without uttering a word. He did not attempt to defend me nor did he deny all the false allegations laid against me. <br /> <br /> “Guards, I said take her away!" Luna Isobel yelled while I continued to struggle for my freedom. <br /> <br /> “Let me go! Let me go this instant!" <br /> <br /> Every part of me still hoped this could be some sort of prank. I wished the next minute, Cade would get down that aisle, run towards me, kiss me senselessly, and apologize for everything they put me through. <br /> <br /> But on the contrary, he continued staring at me without remorse. Like I never existed, like all those years we spent together meant absolutely nothing to him.<br /> <br /> A part of me wanted to mention that I was pregnant with his child, maybe that'd jog his memory, but I decided against it. <br /> <br /> If he doesn't want me now, how am I sure he'd want anything to do with our child? <br /> <br /> “Well, Ladies and gentlemen." Elder Joakim cleared his throat before continuing. “Sorry for the distraction. Now let's proceed. Do you Lady Isobel Arendel, take Cade Jenkins to be your husband, partner, and Alpha. In sickness and in health, until death do you par—" <br /> <br /> “They can't get married!" I continued to yell at the top of my lungs and everyone turned to look at me again. <br /> <br /> Fighting with every fiber of my being, I continuously tried to set myself loose.<br /> <br /> Fresh tears welled up in my eyes.<br /> <br /> “Drag her out, bundle her up, and whisk her away if you have to!" Luna Isobel growled this time. <br /> <br /> Just as the guards were about to do as they were instructed, a thunderous voice boomed from the crowd. <br /> <br /> “Enough! Let her go!" <br /> <br /> Almost at once, my teary eyes darted to the person. Thus, a tall man, donned in black attire, stood up from the crowd. He was by far the most gorgeous man I have ever seen, though Cade remains my heartthrob. <br /> <br /> His icy blue eyes held my teary brown ones. And suddenly, a feeling stirred inside of me. My wolf in dormancy purred out of nowhere and muttered; <br /> <br /> “Mate."<br /> <br /> Despite the agony plaguing my heart, I couldn't believe my ears. Mate? <br /> <br /> Did my wolf just mumble Mate now? Where did my wolf even come from, I thought I didn't possess a wolf nor did I get the opportunity to have a mate. But because of Cade back then, I wasn't worried. <br /> <br /> Even with the tears streaming down my cheeks, my lips parted open in sheer disbelief. <br /> <br /> The guard's hands were still on me, but they stopped rough-handling me for a moment. <br /> <br /> Everyone including me in this hall right now, was short of words as we focused on one person. <br /> <br /> “No, no, Alpha Jericho.....she is unstable. Today is my day, please don't let her ruin it." Luna Isobel bemoaned. <br /> <br /> “I. Said. Let. Her. Go." My mate addressed as Alpha Jericho bellowed. Instantly, the guards retrieved their hands from me. <br /> <br /> “Alpha Jericho, she—" <br /> <br /> “—What? She is unstable? She is a maid who lost her parents two weeks ago and is now mentally deranged. I heard all of that." He strutted towards me in a conceited gait then took my hand in his. “Congratulations on your wedding, but I'm taking her with me." <br /> <br /> I froze, while Luna Isobel immediately rushed down the altar to stand in front of him. <br /> <br /> “Alpha Jericho....she is nothing but a lowlife. What do you, a dignified Alpha need a mentally deranged maid for? If you want other girls, I have plenty to spare." Luna Isobel rambled. <br /> <br /> But then, Alpha Jericho raised a hand in the air and she ceased talking at once. “Do you want to defy me? Need I remind you of my status, then your head will be rolling on the floor. So now I ask– is she of any importance to you, Isobel?" <br /> <br /> Luna Isobel shook her head. “No, my Lord." <br /> <br /> “Problem solved." His icy blue eyes drifted to my teary brown ones once more. “So what do you say? I want to take you along with me to my pack. Are you willing to go?"<br /> <br /> His question resonated deep inside my head. I looked at Cade, who was still standing at the altar, looking unfazed, then to my perturbed stepmother. <br /> <br /> Obviously, there was nothing left for me here. With tears in my eyes, I realized that I'd lost everything my heart desired. A future in my pack, My Luna title, and my title of being a wife. Also, wherever my mate intended on taking me, ought to be better than here. <br /> <br /> So I looked at this gorgeous but strange man and nodded. “Yes, I'm willing to leave."<br /> <br /> ★JASMINE★<br /> <br /> [ONE MONTH LATER]<br /> <br /> Walking down the aisle with my mate, Alpha Jericho, I managed a smile as everyone's attention was solely fixated on me. <br /> <br /> Funny how life played out because I never expected to be in such a position today. Wearing a wedding gown, about to be crowned Luna, and becoming a wife to the greatest Alpha in the were-world. <br /> <br /> Indeed, life is an irony.<br /> <br /> The best decision I have ever made was accepting to leave with my mate even without knowing him too well back then. <br /> <br /> It's been one month since I realized I was pregnant with Cade's child. One month since I found Cade and my stepmother having intimacy one month since my supposed wedding was meant to take place and I met my mate. And then, I packed everything that belonged to me and left. <br /> <br /> Although Cade's child was growing inside of me, I'd make sure he never got to see him or her even after his death. <br /> <br /> Cade hurt me. <br /> <br /> The pain, the humiliation, the tears, and the misery I had to go through were so unbearable. What could I have done to warrant such treatment from him? What could have transpired for him to toss away four good years of our relationship like it didn't mean a thing? <br /> <br /> This was why when my mate asked me to be his Luna, I accepted right away. <br /> <br /> I didn't want to feel powerless anymore. I wanted that power surge just so I could punish Cade and Luna Isobel for what they did to me. <br /> <br /> Although we haven't engaged in any conversation since we came to his pack, I got to realize that he was the mighty Lycan King feared by all and sundry. The Alpha of the bloody fur pack...who has no mercy on anyone. <br /> <br /> The both of us got to the altar and one of the Elder began to take our vows. <br /> <br /> "Ladies and gentlemen of the bloody fur. It's with great honor to be gathered here today on behalf of our leader, Alpha Jericho. We all know Alpha Jericho didn't have a Luna until the moon goddess finally bestowed us with a mate." <br /> <br /> Instantly the atmosphere broke into a cheer, and some rounded an applause. <br /> <br /> "Jasmine Jones of the white moon Pack, do you take Alpha Jericho to be your traditionally wedded husband, partner, and Alpha? In honesty and transparency, sickness and in health until death do you part?" <br /> <br /> Honesty and transparency? <br /> <br /> A pang of guilt suddenly plagued my gut. Alpha Jericho doesn't know that I'm carrying another man's child. Every of my subconscious screamed at me for not telling him even until now. But then, I wanted a future for myself. <br /> <br /> Right now, I had no idea of what would happen if he found out later on, but I needed to secure a future for myself and my unborn pup. <br /> <br /> Tomorrow would save itself.<br /> <br /> Eventually, I pledged. "Yes, I do.” <br /> <br /> "Good." The elder clasped a beautiful piece of Emerald necklace on my neck and then turned to face Alpha Jericho. "Do you Jericho Sanders, take Jasmine Jones as your traditionally wedded wife. In sickness and in health, in love and in support until death do you part?" <br /> <br /> A glint of hesitation flickered through my mate's eyes. I didn't need anyone to tell me that he was also conflicted. Because ever since I came to this pack, he kept me aside and has never paid attention to me. <br /> <br /> Even our marital bond was contractual according to his words. <br /> <br /> We both wanted something from each other. On his part- he no longer wanted to be an Alpha without a Luna. And since I was his mate, he felt I was in the right position to take over the title. That was why he had to spend one month, observing me. To be sure I wasn't mentally unstable like Luna Isobel claimed. <br /> <br /> On mine- I needed to be relevant and in a better position, so I'd have power at my disposal. Staying back in my pack would only make life unbearable for me. <br /> <br /> I'd get to watch Luna Isobel and Cade's romantic escapades and I'd have to bear with it. There would be no one to support me and no way for me to take back my father's pack. So I chose the easiest route. Become the greatest Luna and then, make the whole wereworld mellow at my feet. <br /> <br /> "I do." Alpha Jericho's voice split through my thoughts and a part of me felt relieved. <br /> <br /> The elder rendered an eulogy for him, we exchanged rings. After that, he declared us Alpha and Luna. <br /> <br /> Everyone started cheering once more. The excitement in the atmosphere was unmatched as loud drums and songs rhymed in a melodic tune.<br /> <br /> While dancing, they began to chant; "Long live the Alpha and Luna! Long live the bloody fur pack!" <br /> <br /> With a crown on his head, Alpha Jericho stepped forward and raised his hand. Instantly, the once cheery atmosphere became extremely quiet.<br /> <br /> "People of the bloody fur pack. Thank you for believing in me all these years. Note that my Luna also has the same power as me. Any respect you'd pay to me, do the same on her accord. Should anyone disrespect her, that person is also disrespecting me and you know what happens when you dare me?"<br /> <br /> "Yes, Alpha." They answered in unison. <br /> <br /> "Good. Now make merry. Eat, drink and dance. It's a joyful day!" <br /> <br /> The crowd roared into a loud cheer once more, while Alpha Jericho latched his hand around mine and then led me away. <br /> <br /> Once we were out of the hall, he released his grip on me and then commanded. "Follow me!" <br /> <br /> And I did so without questions. <br /> <br /> Taking several turns, we got to a gargantuan-sized building and the guards there opened the door for us to enter. <br /> <br /> "There!" Alpha Jericho pointed at a scroll situated on a very huge, squared table. <br /> <br /> I walked over there and then picked up the scroll. <br /> <br /> "Those are the rules you'd have to adhere to as my Luna. Since I gave you new life, I believe that's the least you can do to survive in my pack." <br /> <br /> With shaky breaths, my eyes skimmed through the written rules. <br /> <br /> #Rule 1- Do not come to my chambers except when I summon you. <br /> <br /> #Rule 2- Do not question my authority and make sure to do exactly as I say. <br /> <br /> #Rule 3- Even though we are mates, you are not permitted to sleep in the same chamber with me. You stay in yours and I stay in mine. <br /> <br /> #Rule 4-Remember we are not in love. Don't ever address me with any other name except from my title. <br /> <br /> I scoffed inaudibly. Of course, I knew we weren't in love. After my ordeal with Cade, there was no way I'd let my heart long for another man! <br /> <br /> The rules went on and on. <br /> <br /> "Does our deal stand or not?" He growled. <br /> <br /> I raised my head to see him seated on his throne. His eyes held no hint of amusement whatsoever. Just curiosity and earnestness. <br /> <br /> Although the rules were ridiculous. A part of me acknowledged them as a lesser price to pay in exchange for power, so I nodded my head in consent. <br /> <br /> "Our deal stands." <br /> <br /> ★ALPHA JERICHO★<br /> <br /> Leaving the throne room, I eagerly strutted off to my chambers. Thank goodness I have laid down the rules for Jasmine. I believed there was no way she'd disobey my rules. Because she's nothing but a lowly maid with mental issues, whom I saved because the moon goddess was cruel enough to bestow her as my mate. <br /> <br /> On getting to my chambers, I smiled as my eyes befell the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. <br /> <br /> Laura. <br /> <br /> It was a pity that we weren't mates, but still, I love her to the moon and back. She would remain the only woman after my heart. Jasmine's just a shell to occupy Luna's throne. Nothing more, nothing less. <br /> <br /> My smile was met with Laura's scornful eyes. She looked away from me out of the window. And my heart fell. <br /> <br /> I understood that she had every reason to be mad at me. I attended a wedding only to return with another woman and decided to make her my Luna. Though Laura hadn't set her eyes on Jasmine before, I could tell that she already despised her guts. <br /> <br /> Walking towards her, I slipped my arms around her waist and trailed soft kisses on her ear lobes. "Hey, Laura." <br /> <br /> She shrugged me off. "Shouldn't you be with your newly wedded Luna? Why are you here?" <br /> <br /> "Because I want you, Laura. You are the only one my heart desires, I have been telling you that for the past one month since she came in." <br /> <br /> With a swift maneuver, I whirled her around to face me. <br /> <br /> Her eyes narrowed at mine as she spat. "Exactly. Desires. Your desires. That's why you decided to bring her here. What about me, Jericho? Your f. buddy? The woman who dolls herself up and sits pretty, waiting to warm your bed?" <br /> <br /> My jaw dropped. "Is that what you think? That I merely want to use you to satisfy my desires. Alright, let me prove one thing to you. I have given her rules and regulations. You are to stay with me in my chambers and she isn't allowed to step here no matter the situation. You are allowed to walk all over her, I permit you that. Although she's the Luna. You are my jewel." I affirmed, caressing her chin and this time, she didn't push me away. Instead, she blushed. <br /> <br /> "No matter what, Laura. You are my own desire." I asserted. "Now pushing every negativity aside, I want you to climb that bed and we will never let anyone come between us." <br /> <br /> Her lips brushed against mine, and my stomach flipped in response. <br /> <br /> Gosh! Laura knew how to satisfy me without even doing too much. <br /> <br /> Just as I was about to continue with my blissful assault, a soft knock thumped against the door. <br /> <br /> I mentally groaned and continued without attempting to respond. But the knock resounded again. <br /> <br /> "Who is disturbing you right now?" Laura cried out in frustration. "I hope it isn't your newlywed because I'm going to rip all her hair off." <br /> <br /> With anger slowly taking over the pleasure in my body, I peeled myself away from Laura, cussing beneath my breath. <br /> <br /> It better not be Jasmine, I fumed. Because if it turned out to be her, I promise to make her life a living hell. She would wish I never rescued her from that Pack. <br /> <br /> My blood fueled in rage as I wrapped a towel around my waist and went for the door. As soon as I opened it, my Beta Marco stood at the other end with his head bowed. <br /> <br /> "What do you want, Marco?" I asked impatiently. A part of me felt disappointed that it wasn't Jasmine because I needed someone to unleash my fury on. <br /> <br /> "Greetings, Sire. I came to inform you that your brothers are back from their trip."	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Instead, she was determined to leave and stay away from her three brothers.<br /> With the knowledge she learned in her previous life, Valerie managed to secure a good living despite her young age.<br /> On the day she told her family that she was leaving, however, her three brothers stopped her.<br /> Kieran Horton, her eldest brother, pleaded, "Don't go, Valerie. I'll give you whatever you want as long as you stay with us."<br /> Bruce Horton, her second eldest brother, begged, "Valerie, do you have a favorite star in showbiz? I can get you his or her autograph if you stay."<br /> Tristan Horton, Bruce's twin and Valerie's youngest brother, promised, "Valerie, I'll design the most beautiful one-and-only dress for you."<br /> About her brothers' pleading, Valerie only had one reply. "Thanks. I'll pass."<br /> Only one person had firmly stood by Valerie's side. He had been secretly watched over Valerie and cleared every obstacle in her path.<br /> After Valerie left her family, he hurriedly came to her.<br /> "Do you want to stay with me?" he asked.<br /> <br /> Chapter 1 The Outcast Daughter<br /> "You have only two months left."<br /> ---<br /> Valerie Horton left the hospital with her diagnosis. She stood in the yard of the hospital idly and mocked herself inwardly, her face pale.<br /> She remembered how happy she was yesterday when she went home after work with a piece of birthday cake.<br /> The second Valerie ate the cake, she felt intense pain, as if her internal organs were twisted together. She passed out in the rented room due to the agony.<br /> She was used to feeling this pain after experiencing it for two months. At first, she was worried. Yet, she didn't go to the hospital as she thought it was nothing and she needed to save money. She had no idea it would cost her more.<br /> On her 20th birthday, Valerie received the diagnosis of a terminal illness...<br /> Despite being an optimist, she was at a loss about the shocking news.<br /> She didn't remember how she got on the bus and returned to her cheap rented room.<br /> As Valerie saw the dirty walls, she finally snapped out of her trance.<br /> She put down the diagnosis and started cleaning up quietly...<br /> "Knock, knock. Valerie, are you home?"<br /> "Yes, Susie."<br /> Valerie rubbed her red-rimmed eyes and opened the wooden door. Susie Walton, Valerie's landlady, was standing outside with a friend. She beamed when she saw Valerie.<br /> "Valerie, I'm here for the rent."<br /> "Sure. I'll transfer the money to your account now."<br /> Valerie quickly snatched her phone and made the money transfer.<br /> Susie's smile grew wider as she confirmed it on her phone.<br /> "Good. Valerie, remember to come to me if you need anything."<br /> "I know, but I don't need anything at the moment. Thank you, Susie."<br /> After a few conventional remarks, Susie left and slammed the door shut.<br /> Susie's friend immediately grabbed her arm and leaned in.<br /> "What's going on? Why would a young girl live in this kind of place? This room was just a shabby warehouse. Why did you rent it to her?"<br /> "Hey. I wasn't the one who initiated it. That girl begged me, and I had to give in. The 25 dollars is her utilities."<br /> Susie glanced at the door and leaned closer to her friend.<br /> "Well, it's a secret. Don't tell others. That girl is the outcast daughter of the Horton family."<br /> "What? The Horton family? That Horton family?"<br /> Susie hastily covered her friend's mouth.<br /> Susie thought, "I knew it. She's such a big mouth."<br /> "Quiet! Don't you remember that a daughter of the Horton family has gone missing? It's said that Mrs. Horton missed her girl so much that she lost her mind. The Horton family blamed the elder daughter for not taking good care of her sister and claimed she did it on purpose. So, they kicked her out."<br /> Susie nodded at the door, gesturing to her friend that she was talking about Valerie.<br /> They both knew how that story ended.<br /> It was the news of Capstead as one of the wealthiest families had lost a daughter and kicked out the evil elder daughter.<br /> Susie's friend frowned.<br /> "But she seems meek. I don't think she's capable of such a hideous crime."<br /> "Beats me. We're just regular citizens. How would we understand rich people's thinking? She is their daughter, yet they hate her so much. Maybe she's a love child."<br /> Although the two women were gossiping in each other's ears, they forgot how thin the door was and how loud they were.<br /> Valerie heard every word.<br /> She picked up the diagnosis, lost in her memories.<br /> She was just a teenager then. When Zoe Horton, her younger sister, made a fuss about wanting to go outside and asked Valerie to accompany her, Valerie had no choice but to sneak out of the house with her.<br /> She couldn't say no to Zoe's request.<br /> On the exact same day, Zoe went missing. Valerie searched the entire block, yet Zoe was nowhere to be found. She didn't stop walking for a second despite the blood blisters under her feet.<br /> Valerie was so afraid.<br /> She was afraid that Zoe would be in danger. And she feared her family would hate her more because of it.<br /> However, Valerie couldn't cover the news. Once the Horton family learned about Zoe's missing, they exploded with rage.<br /> "Where's Valerie? Ask her to come to my study immediately!"<br /> That night, Valerie sat on her bed in the attic. The blood blisters had broken and her feet were bleeding. Yet, the pain was nothing in comparison to her heartache.<br /> Valerie was shaking as she bit her fingernails. Full of fear, she opened the door of Reese's study.<br /> The four men of the Horton family were all inside.<br /> As the door closed, Valerie's heart sank...<br /> Little Valerie felt suffocated as she faced the endless scolding and curses. Her family never gave her a chance to explain herself.<br /> Jerking out of her trance, Valerie clenched the diagnosis. Her throbbing heartache echoed with the constant pain of her internal organs. She gasped like a fish out of water.<br /> She would never forget it.<br /> That night, Reese's gaze at her was filled with disgust.<br /> How ridiculous! She was loathed by her own father.<br /> Faced with Reese's cruelty, little Valerie had forgotten about the intense pain in her feet. She could only feel a chill down her spine.<br /> The next day, they kicked Valerie out, though her feet were hurt and there were grazes on her body.<br /> They didn't even hesitate.<br /> Later, Valerie went to an orphanage. Instead of a warm welcome, all she got were humiliation and ridicule. And they lasted even until now...<br /> Because she was the outcast daughter of the Horton family.<br /> Valerie thought if she didn't let Zoe out that day, maybe she could grow up like an ordinary child. She could go to school and find a job, even form a family...<br /> Her headache got worse as she pondered.<br /> Valerie quickly stopped herself from indulging in the negative thoughts, adjusting her breath to ease the pain.<br /> After a long time, Valerie felt the urge to cry.<br /> She covered her eyes hastily and bit her mouth as she sobbed.<br /> Valerie had tried her hardest to muffle her cries.<br /> She couldn't cry out loud.<br /> She didn't have a reason to cry her heart out.<br /> Because she couldn't start her life over by crying. It couldn't change her life, and it couldn't make her live longer.<br /> Crying would only make Valerie realize how pathetic she was.<br /> After sobbing for a few minutes, Valerie sat on the broken chair idly, ignoring the tears and snot on her face.<br /> After a while, Valerie wiped her face forcefully and took out a piece of shredded paper and a fountain pen from her stonewashed canvas bag. The pen almost ran out of ink.<br /> She froze in place before dropping the shredded paper and the fountain pen. Then she took out a new sheet of paper and a better pen from her bag. They were too precious, so Valerie was unable to bear to use them before.<br /> Switching on the light, Valerie started writing seriously...<br /> One month later, Valerie quit after getting that month's paycheck. She also canceled her lease.<br /> With a shabby backpack and all her money, Valerie did what she always wanted to do.<br /> She traveled around the country without a care.<br /> This was the last month of her life, so Valerie wanted to live for herself once...<br /> Two years later, a lumberjack in a beautiful scenic village discovered a dead body on a mountain. He immediately called the police.<br /> The government was alarmed, and reporters swarmed in the village.<br /> The reporters got the pictures of the dead body with the government's permission.<br /> The dead body was lying on the ground peacefully with her hands on her body.<br /> The police found three sheets of paper in her clothes.<br /> One was a hospital diagnosis, and one was written full of travel plans.<br /> The reporter's tears welled up as he saw the last sheet of paper. It was broken and had only one sentence in fine handwriting.<br /> "I don't need another life."<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Reborn<br /> "Ms. Valerie, it's morning..."<br /> Valerie heard a gentle and kind voice.<br /> She couldn't move her boneless limbs, but her head was spinning due to the shock.<br /> Valerie thought, "What?<br /> Didn't I die? I died peacefully in a village, right?<br /> Ms. Valerie? Is this person addressing me?<br /> Why does this voice sound so familiar?"<br /> Valerie fought hard to open her heavy eyelids and blinked rapidly.<br /> She looked in the direction of the voice.<br /> Gradually, she saw a kind old man.<br /> "Jayvion?!"<br /> "Yes, Ms. Valerie."<br /> Valerie was completely awake and sat up swiftly.<br /> "Jayvion, did you save me?"<br /> "What? What are you talking about, Ms. Valerie?"<br /> Jayvion's smile dropped at Valerie's strange question. He looked at Valerie in confusion.<br /> Valerie couldn't tell if she was dreaming or not. She asked directly.<br /> "Jayvion, did you come here too?"<br /> "Ms. Valerie... I don't understand. Where should I go?"<br /> Valerie was confused too.<br /> The old man and young woman stared at each other, their gazes full of questions.<br /> Valerie got out of bed hurriedly. Her heart sank when she propped herself up on the bed.<br /> Her heart had sunk.<br /> Valerie raised her hand and examined it carefully.<br /> In disbelief, she touched her face and her body while looking around.<br /> Everything looked familiar.<br /> "Do I have to do this again in the afterlife?"<br /> Valerie was utterly shocked.<br /> Jayvion was at a loss. He knelt in front of Valerie softly with a concerned look.<br /> "Excuse me, Ms. Valerie."<br /> The old gentleman took off his white gloves and righted his gold-rimmed glasses before putting his hand on Valerie's forehead.<br /> "You're not having a fever. Ms. Valerie, are you too tired from marking the nerve-calming sachet for Mr. Kieran?"<br /> A nerve-calming sachet?<br /> The word awakened something in Valerie. Her head snapped in the direction of her shabby desk.<br /> The desk was covered with nerve-calming herbs and a semi-finished sachet. Valerie had picked those herbs and made the sachet all by herself for Kieran.<br /> A dirty full-length mirror sat beside her bed. Valerie turned and looked into the mirror.<br /> She saw a petite girl in whitish pajamas. The girl's skin and hair both had an unhealthy yellow tone.<br /> Valerie slapped herself hard on the face.<br /> Jayvion jumped at the loud noise.<br /> "No, Ms. Valerie. What's wrong? Stop hurting yourself."<br /> Valerie didn't stop and just kept on slapping herself, her eyes full of tears. She was slapping herself to vent her anger and sorrow.<br /> She was back. What was more, she was back to her younger self.<br /> Valerie thought, "Didn't I suffer enough last time? Why did fate send me back?<br /> Why me?"<br /> Valerie asked those questions over and over in her heart. Tears ran down her swollen cheeks.<br /> Jayvion stopped her by holding her wrists in an iron grip. Valerie kept her head down. Tears and snot dropped on the floor freely.<br /> Yet, she wasn't crying out loud.<br /> The only telltale signs of her emotions were her shaking shoulder and her bent back.<br /> Jayvion's eyes widened in shock. He tightened his grip in case Valerie hurt her further.<br /> His white bread shook due to his heavy breathing.<br /> For some reason, Jayvion's heart broke when he saw the tears of this malnourished little girl.<br /> "Ms. Valerie ... you can cry."<br /> After a long time, Jayvion breathed. His gentle tone made Valerie feel better and gradually calmed down.<br /> She thought, "Fine. So I'm back.<br /> Life goes on."<br /> Finally, Valerie calmed herself and looked up at Jayvion shyly. Jayvion's eyes became red-rimmed too.<br /> Valerie noticed the kindness in Jayvion's eyes. She realized that this white-haired gentleman was the only person she could count on in the Horton family.<br /> "Jayvion, I'm fine now..."<br /> Seeing that Valerie had stopped crying, Jayvion released her. He swiftly took out a handkerchief and wiped Valerie's face softly.<br /> "Good. I'll pour you a glass of water. You need that."<br /> Jayvion stood up and went to the kitchen for some hot water.<br /> He didn't dare to ask more questions as he hadn't recovered from the shock.<br /> Earlier, he sensed a great grief from Valerie. She was so desperate.<br /> Jayvion didn't want to relieve it.<br /> Jayvion turned to look at Valerie's room before shaking his head and heaving out a long breath. He blinked the tears in his eyes away and hurried to the kitchen.<br /> Valerie needed to rehydrate.<br /> Valerie stood in the middle of the room alone and looked around.<br /> The room merely had four white walls and a few old furniture.<br /> If Valerie needed to use a bathroom, she had to go outside.<br /> Valerie walked to the desk and picked up the herbs she collected. She fiddled with the poorly-made sachet.<br /> Jayvion said she made it for Kieran.<br /> Valerie snorted.<br /> Kieran was the eldest son of the Horton family and the future president of the family business.<br /> He was a 25-year-old eligible bachelor with a good look and high intelligence.<br /> In Capstead, Kieran was like a noble prince.<br /> Besides the members of the Fisher family, everyone had to please Kieran. The Fishers were exceptions because they were as noble as Kieran.<br /> But Valerie knew one thing from her previous life.<br /> To maintain the Horton family's status in Capstead...<br /> Kieran had worked all the time and had insomnia and a constant headache.<br /> His state of mind had gotten worse as he couldn't get enough sleep.<br /> But Kieran couldn't find a proper cure for his insomnia.<br /> In Valerie's previous life, she would give Kieran a glass of water with vitamin B every night to improve his sleep quality.<br /> Valerie was sure her former self had believed that Kieran had accepted her and wanted to improve their relationship by giving him the sachet.<br /> She thought, "No.<br /> Valerie.<br /> You're pathetic."<br /> Without a word, Valerie put the needles and yarns away before throwing the unfinished sachet and those herbs into the bin.<br /> She did it without any remorse.<br /> Jayvion came back with a hot water bottle.<br /> "Ms. Valerie, have a glass of water. It's good for your stomach too as you just wake up."<br /> Valerie dropped her coldness and softened up as soon as she saw Jayvion.<br /> She beamed as she looked at the kind gentleman.<br /> "Thank you, Jayvion."<br /> "You're welcome, Ms. Valerie."<br /> Jayvion fixed Valerie a glass of warm water elegantly and watched her sip the whole glass.<br /> Yet, he had been stealing glances at the bin out of the corners of his eyes.<br /> Jayvion had a lot of surprises that morning.<br /> At that moment, he was surprised that Valerie seemed to give up on getting on Kieran's good side.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 First Encounter With Kieran<br /> "Ms. Valerie, do you want to have breakfast now?"<br /> Jayvion immediately recovered and smiled at Valerie.<br /> Breakfast?<br /> Memories had returned to Valerie wave after wave. None of them were pleasant.<br /> Valerie snorted inwardly, but she put on an embarrassed face.<br /> "Jayvion, I had a nightmare last night and even jolted awake at midnight. I'm too weak to go to the dining room now. Would you please bring my breakfast here?"<br /> Valerie looked up at Jayvion with her watery eyes. Her fingers wriggled nervously where Jayvion couldn't see.<br /> Jayvion's heart softened as he saw the dark circles under Valerie's eyes.<br /> "Sure, Ms. Valerie. I'll fetch you the breakfast right away."<br /> Jayvion bowed slightly and hurried out of Valerie's room.<br /> As soon as Jayvion left her sight, Valerie dashed toward her tacky bedside table and checked the calendar.<br /> "20...16. I was kicked out when I was 13. I'm 7 years old now. I have six years left."<br /> Valerie murmured.<br /> Soon, she frowned in frustration.<br /> Six years?<br /> Valerie thought, "I have to stay here for another six years?"<br /> As Valerie remembered her family's dismissive attitude, she felt she couldn't stay in this house for one more second.<br /> The crease between her brows deepened as Valerie's mind was a mess at the moment.<br /> She was trying to remember the significant events in those years.<br /> Yet, she was swarmed by all her old memories.<br /> She couldn't think clearly.<br /> Valerie thought, "Forget it.<br /> That's it.<br /> I'll try to jot something down after breakfast."<br /> Valerie followed her heart.<br /> She returned to bed.<br /> She folded her hands on her stomach and slowly reminisced about the significant events she could remember.<br /> Valerie waited patiently for Jayvion.<br /> On the other hand, Jayvion was upset after fetching breakfast from the kitchen.<br /> When Jayvion walked past them to the kitchen for Valerie's breakfast, either Reese or Reyna asked him about Valerie. Their sole focus was on Zoe.<br /> They were looking at Zoe with so much love.<br /> Kieran was having breakfast elegantly and putting food on Zoe's plate too.<br /> Jayvion watched them for a while before turning around.<br /> He let out a long sigh.<br /> "What's wrong, Mr. Bowman?"<br /> "Nothing. Go back to your duty."<br /> The kitchen staff was shocked by Jayvion's sigh.<br /> One of them couldn't help but look up and ask Jayvion the question.<br /> After getting Valerie's breakfast, Jayvion went straight to her room.<br /> Jayvion didn't think he would stand to stay in the dining room at the moment.<br /> "Ms. Valerie, breakfast is here."<br /> Jayvion collected his emotions and walked inside.<br /> He saw Valerie sleeping peacefully on her bed.<br /> She was so petite that she was almost the same size as Zoe, who was only five.<br /> Valerie was even thinner.<br /> She was lying on her bed rigidly with her hands on her stomach. The dark circle clearly showed that Valerie didn't get much sleep last night.<br /> Jayvion bathed his breath as he contemplated how to put down the tray in his hands without waking up Valerie.<br /> In the end, Jayvion walked over and gently pulled the comforter over Valerie, wanting her to get some rest.<br /> Maybe she exhausted her energy with her reborn. Valerie slept all day and it was past 6 p.m. when she woke up again.<br /> The room was in the dark and she couldn't hear any sound outside.<br /> Her stomach started grumbling, so Valerie had to get up and go to the kitchen.<br /> She dragged her feet and wandered in the dark.<br /> The kitchen was empty. Valerie thought it was because Reese and Reyna took Zoe out for dinner.<br /> She perked up immediately.<br /> Valerie thought, "How wonderful. I was wondering how to face my so-called family on the way here."<br /> Looking at the pitch-dark kitchen and dining room, Valerie was over the moon.<br /> After opening the fridge, Valerie had to get a stool to see what was inside due to her small size.<br /> There were many expensive ingredients, such as high-quality beef and caviar.<br /> Valerie ignored those ingredients completely.<br /> Her gaze directly went to the last shelf, which was full of roughage. She grabbed a corn cob and closed the fridge door.<br /> She couldn't wrap her hands around the corn cob.<br /> It was more than enough to feed her empty stomach.<br /> Valerie dragged the stool under the light switch. She struggled to climb up and switched on the light.<br /> Out of nowhere, Kieran appeared in front of her and was looking at Valerie sternly.<br /> Valerie screamed.<br /> She jumped and the corn dropped on the floor before rolling away.<br /> "What are you doing?"<br /> Kieran crossed his arms and looked at Valerie's pale face.<br /> His thick brows knitted tightly.<br /> Kieran's gaze was sharp as if he was a police officer looking at an inmate.<br /> The brother and sister stared at each other silently.<br /> Nobody spoke.<br /> Valerie looked at the corn on the floor sadly.<br /> She then looked up at Kieran grumpily.<br /> Kieran Horton, her eldest brother.<br /> Being the eldest son of the Horton family, Kieran was totally a catch.<br /> After taking over the Horton Group from Reese two years ago, Kieran had brought it and his family to a new high.<br /> That was how great Kieran was.<br /> It was said that he fired all the old corrupted employees on his first day as the president.<br /> He acted fast and didn't give other people time to react or plead.<br /> That was all Valerie knew about it. She was kicked out of the Horton family afterward and had never heard anything about the Horton family since.<br /> Maybe it was because she hadn't seen any members of her family for a long time.<br /> Valerie felt a little awkward and didn't know what to do.<br /> The only thought she had at that moment was to pick up the corn and flee.<br /> The crease between Kieran's brows deepened.<br /> "What? Can't you speak now? Why didn't you answer my question?"<br /> All awkwardness disappeared at the second Kieran talked to Valerie in that commanding tone.<br /> Valerie glanced at Kieran and said aloofly.<br /> "I'm hungry, so I came to the kitchen for food."<br /> Although Valerie answered his question, Kieran seemed angrier.<br /> As far as Kieran could remember, Valerie never dared to raise her voice to him. She was always timid and couldn't even meet eyes with him.<br /> And she always called him Kier sweetly.<br /> Last night, Valerie had warily brought tea and a midnight snack to his study.<br /> Yet, Valerie was talking to him dismissively. Her attitude could be counted as cold...<br /> Kieran dropped his arms and squinted as Valerie picked up the corn.<br /> For some reason, Kieran was upset.<br /> "Watch your tone. Where's your manners?"<br /> Valerie paused from wiping the corn clean.<br /> Valerie turned and the light was coming from her back. Kieran was standing there with his hands in his pockets.<br /> When she came back, she thought she could face the Hortons peacefully.<br /> Yet, when they repeated their ignorance and rudeness, the pain didn't lessen. Valerie still felt a stab in her heart.<br /> The 7-year-old Valerie pressed her lips into a thin line and tried her hardest to adjust her breathing so that she wouldn't break down in front of Kieran.<br /> Manners?<br /> Valerie didn't think they deserved her politeness.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 Valerie Is Rebellious<br /> They were at a stalemate in the kitchen.<br /> Kieran's patience was wearing thin. He didn't have time to eat lunch earlier because of work.<br /> Now, because of Valerie, who seemed to be in a bad mood, he had a headache.<br /> "I will go and cook corn."<br /> After that, Valerie went straight to the kitchen, not wanting to talk to Kieran again.<br /> For some reason, anger suddenly rose inside Kieran, and his tone became serious.<br /> "Valerie, you are trying to provoke me?"<br /> This was an affirmative sentence.<br /> Valerie, who brought a chair to the kitchen, trembled all over.<br /> She had just returned, and her fear of Kieran hadn't completely dissipated.<br /> Hearing Kieran's angry questioning, Valerie panicked and wanted to turn around and explain to Kieran.<br /> She tightly gripped the corn cob and crushed a few grains.<br /> Valerie forced herself to calm down.<br /> She took a deep breath and turned to face Kieran.<br /> "No, I'm just hungry, so I want to cook corn for myself."<br /> Just like before, Valerie was indifferent and distant, as if she was deliberately keeping a distance from Kieran, which annoyed Kieran.<br /> He wanted to say something to Valerie. Then he met Valerie's watery big eyes.<br /> This was the first time Kieran had looked at Valerie seriously.<br /> She had dry and somewhat yellowish hair, slightly ginger-colored skin, and a thin figure. She wore the pajamas that Zoe didn't want, which had already faded from washing.<br /> The shocking sight silenced Kieran. He could only watch Valerie skillfully pick up the pressure cooker, pour water into it, and put in the corn cob.<br /> Valerie easily turned on the gas stove, waiting for the pressure cooker to make a hissing sound.<br /> The kitchen once again fell into an awkward situation.<br /> "Just corn? There are still plenty of ingredients in the refrigerator. You can call Jayvion to help you. You are now cooking by yourself. Do you feel that we've mistreated you?"<br /> Kieran looked at her and asked in a deep voice. Valerie was so skinny that her spines were prominent.<br /> Valerie turned around and calmly glanced at Kieran.<br /> "I'm just hungry and want to have something to eat."<br /> Valerie didn't want to say anything else. The more she explained, the messier it became. Valerie didn't care what Kieran would think about her.<br /> The pressure cooker started to rumble. The harsh sound relieved the awkward atmosphere a little bit.<br /> In the dim light, Kieran looked at Valerie's weak figure, feeling a bit dazed.<br /> His heart missed a beat as if it wanted to burst out of his body and block his breath, marking it a bit unbearable.<br /> Kieran inexplicably approached, wanting to touch Valerie.<br /> Valerie was different now.<br /> She was so unfamiliar.<br /> Valerie was elusive, ready to disappear before Kieran...<br /> Hiss...<br /> Valerie removed the valve of the pressure cooker, releasing the gas inside.<br /> This sound made Kieran snap back to reality, and he looked at Valerie strangely. He then picked up his cup and brewed a cup of coffee before returning to his study.<br /> In the gloomy room, Kieran was unable to focus on his work at all. He rubbed his furrowed brows and took out his phone to call Jayvion.<br /> "Jayvion, come and make dinner."<br /> "Okay, Mr. Kieran. What would you like to eat?"<br /> "It's not for me. It's for the young lady."<br /> The young lady?<br /> Jayvion was a bit confused.<br /> Zoe went out for dinner with her parents, so this young lady should be Valerie.<br /> Although Jayvion didn't understand why Kieran would care for Kieran, Jayvion was in a much better mood.<br /> "Understood, Mr. Kieran. I will prepare the meal and deliver it to Ms. Valerie's room. What would you like to eat?"<br /> "I don't need anything."<br /> After hanging up, Kieran finally calmed down. He opened his laptop and got down to work.<br /> Valerie had a corn cob in her hand. She nibbled on it as she entered her room. She hadn't eaten all day, so the taste of the corn in her hand was especially sweet.<br /> Just as Valerie entered her room and had only eaten half of the corn cob, Jayvion came inside with a smile, carrying a tray of food for Valerie.<br /> "Ms. Valerie, Mr. Kieran asked me to prepare dinner for you. Why are you eating raw corn? If you are hungry, you can let me cook for you!"<br /> Jayvion quickly put down the food tray and snatched the corn cob from Valerie's hand without waiting for her to explain.<br /> Concern filled Jayvion's eyes as he looked at Valerie. He took out his phone, intending to call the family doctor.<br /> It wasn't until the fragrant aroma and sweetness of the corn filled Jayvion's nostrils that he calmed down.<br /> "Hmm? It was cooked?"<br /> Doubtful, Jayvion broke off a grain of corn cob and put it in his mouth.<br /> It was cooked.<br /> "Ms. Valerie, what did you use to cook it?"<br /> "A pressure cooker."<br /> "Hiss..."<br /> Jayvion gasped in fear.<br /> The fact that Valerie cooked corn with a pressure cooker was even scarier than her eating raw corn.<br /> "Did you make it by yourself? Did you get hurt?"<br /> Jayvion was truly flustered and checked Valerie for any signs of injury.<br /> There was no trace of injury at all.<br /> Jayvion wondered, "This is strange. When did Ms. Valerie learn how to use a pressure cooker?"<br /> "Ms. Valerie, if you're hungry, just come tell me. Using a pressure cooker is too dangerous for you."<br /> "I understand, Jayvion."<br /> Valerie looked at Jayvion, her eyes filled with warmth.<br /> "Ms. Valerie, Mr. Kieran asked me to cook dinner for you. Please eat."<br /> Valerie looked at the delicious dinner on the table, went up, and took the corn from Jayvion's hand.<br /> "Jayvion, I'm almost finished with the corn cob. You can just take the dishes back. This one piece is enough to fill me up."<br /> "But, Ms. Valerie..."<br /> Kieran especially had Jayvion prepare the dinner.<br /> Remembering Valerie's hunched back in the morning, Jayvion chose to stay silent.<br /> He could only take the dinner back to Kieran's study.<br /> "Mr. Kieran, Ms. Valerie said she was full from the corn and asked me to bring the dinner to you..."<br /> Kieran's face darkened immediately.<br /> The dishes on the table looked appetizing.<br /> Yet, he had no appetite at all.<br /> He wondered, "What did Valerie mean by this?<br /> Is she being rebellious at this age?<br /> Does she try to use this method to gain attention from the family?"<br /> Valerie was so well-behaved last night. She served Kieran milk and late-night snacks.<br /> But today, she started throwing tantrums.<br /> Clearly, Zoe was the only sensible one!<br /> "I see, Jayvion. You can have this dinner with others. I don't need it anymore. From now on, there's no need to inform me about anything related to Valerie. You may leave now."<br /> "Yes..."<br /> Jayvion left the study with dinner and shook his head helplessly.<br /> Why were both Valerie and Kieran so stubborn?<br /> But the Horton family wasn't friendly toward Valerie.<br /> Ever since Zoe was born, everyone's attention had been focused solely on her.<br /> At the age of two, Valerie had to learn to read people's expressions and act accordingly. She could not be willful or throw a tantrum to please her family.<br /> If one day, Valerie secretly ran away from home...<br /> They might not even notice it!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Alienation<br /> Valerie nibbled the corn cob while thinking about what would happen in the coming years.<br /> With her immature hands, she wrote on the blank paper she had gotten from Jayvion.<br /> "At the age of 7, Galen Fisher, who was once a general, retired and let his eldest grandson join the military for further education.<br /> "At the age of 8, people started paying attention to short videos. I can start from here...<br /> "At the age of 9, Zoe entered a prestigious school, but there were not enough spots, so they sent me to a public school.<br /> "At the age of 10, there was a flood in the coastal area during the summer, submerging a city. How much money did the Horton family donate? Well, it doesn't matter to me..."<br /> ---<br /> Valerie vaguely remembered the most memorable things from her past, but there were things she couldn't recall<br /> Valerie gave up thinking about it.<br /> The blank paper was not filled up.<br /> Valerie sighed with regret.<br /> In her previous life, she always wanted to improve her relationship with her family and didn't pay much attention to the outside world.<br /> Valerie just heard something major.<br /> She regretted it!<br /> Valerie thought, "Well, I will just wait and see. The only thing I can do is focus on short videos and see if I can develop something from them.<br /> Even if I fail, it doesn't matter. I have done a lot of jobs before."<br /> Valerie once even lived in a shack that cost 25 dollars. This was no big issue.<br /> After washing up, Valerie lay in bed. She carefully folded the paper and placed it under her pillow before falling into a deep sleep.<br /> Late at night, the study room in the Horton's house was still brightly lit.<br /> Kieran rubbed his weary eyes and habitually reached out to grab something next to him.<br /> But he got nothing.<br /> "Kieran, the milk is good for your sleep. You didn't eat much. It's a midnight snack prepared for you. Don't work too hard."<br /> Valerie's obedient look appeared in his mind.<br /> Kieran gazed at Valerie today in the kitchen and noticed that the dark circles under her eyes became apparent.<br /> Since when did Valerie insist on bringing him midnight snacks?<br /> Kieran remembered that after taking the business from his father, a cup of milk would always be next to him.<br /> It had been more than three years...<br /> How old Valerie was?<br /> Kieran's hand on the cup trembled. He habitually furrowed his brows, and the temples throbbed, causing his head to ache uncomfortably.<br /> Kieran had just calmed down, but now he felt restless again. His head throbbed.<br /> Kieran habitually furrowed his brows, and the temples throbbed, causing his head to ache.<br /> Kieran reached out and massaged his throbbing temples, recalling the massages that used to relax him.<br /> Valerie would gently massage his temples to relieve his headache.<br /> As Kieran groggily opened his eyes, he was startled.<br /> The one who had been taking care of him was always Valerie.<br /> But today's Valerie seemed so unfamiliar...<br /> Kieran contemplated for a while in the chair...<br /> The next morning, at half past five...<br /> Valerie opened her heavy eyelids and quickly blinked to wake herself up.<br /> She didn't want to have breakfast with her family. At this time, Jayvion and other staff would be preparing breakfast<br /> Valerie walked into the kitchen with a cheerful smile.<br /> Then she saw who was in the dining room.<br /> Valerie froze in shock.<br /> Should she walk in or not?<br /> Reese, who was sitting in the main seat, had already seen her.<br /> Reese, who was sitting in the main seat, had already seen Valerie.<br /> Sighing deeply in heart, Valerie chose to walk in.<br /> "Good morning."<br /> Valerie politely greeted her father, who seldom talked with her. Then she obediently sat down.<br /> Reese's eyebrows instantly furrowed.<br /> "Valerie."<br /> "Yes?"<br /> Valerie looked at Reese with confusion. She knew this tone too well. It was Reese's way of expressing dissatisfaction, with a slight rise in his tone at the end.<br /> But Valerie couldn't understand what Reese was dissatisfied with.<br /> Reese saw her clear, puzzled eyes and choked on his words.<br /> Reese's brows furrowed tighter.<br /> If Reese hadn't seen his daughter this morning, Reese might not have remembered that he failed to see Valerie all day yesterday.<br /> Valerie's attitude today was incredibly stiff.<br /> She didn't call Reese "Dad" as usual.<br /> Although Valerie was bold enough to stare back at Reese, a growing distance was forming between them.<br /> What was wrong with Valerie?<br /> At such a young age, did she want to turn against her own biological father and stay away from him?<br /> Valerie was young but hot-tempered.<br /> That was the first thing that came to Reese's mind.<br /> The same thought crossed Kieran's mind as well.<br /> In his mind, Reese compared Valerie and Zoe.<br /> The dissatisfaction towards Valerie was even deeper.<br /> "Why are you up so early? What are you going to do?"<br /> "Nothing. I'm just hungry, so I got up early and want to eat something."<br /> "Hungry? Did you wake up at the same time yesterday morning? You must have been hungry at noon yesterday. Why didn't you come out for lunch?"<br /> The questioning and blaming words caused Valerie to lose all appetite.<br /> All she wanted now was to jump down and go straight back to her room.<br /> "I was resting at noon yesterday, and I've been sleeping a little late recently."<br /> "Why did you stay up late? Did you send snacks to Kieran?"<br /> "Yeah, I couldn't hold on anymore, so I stopped last night."<br /> Reese's eyebrows relaxed slightly.<br /> "Alright, that's my good girl. You need to learn from Zoe. Sleep and wake up early. Also, when you see your elders, greet them properly and address them respectfully."<br /> Valerie glanced at Reese.<br /> She had been used to it.<br /> It was the same yesterday and today.<br /> The Horton family only cared about Zoe.<br /> Sometimes, Valerie even doubted whether she was truly related to Reese by blood.<br /> But Valerie looked very much like her late grandfather.<br /> So, she was a member of the Horton family. That was for sure.<br /> But ever since the sickly Zoe was born, she stole all the attention from everyone in the family.<br /> The two-year-old Valerie had her moments of tantrums.<br /> When did she become like this?<br /> Valerie was humble and concerned about their opinions.<br /> Was it because of Reese's reproach and the criticism from her three older brothers? Or was it because of her mother's accusatory gaze?<br /> All signs indicated that Valerie was a bad child.<br /> So, she suppressed her childish temper and whims, starting to think about her family and do things for them.<br /> Though it had great effects, Valerie was gradually being ignored.<br /> "Valerie, your hair clip is something your sister likes. Give it to her, and I will purchase you another one next time."<br /> "Okay, Mom, here you go."<br /> Then Valerie's mom forgot, but Valerie couldn't say anything, or else her mom would get angry.<br /> "Valerie, your room is bigger. Zoe is in poor health, and her current room is a bit small with poor air circulation. Can you let her have your room for now? Dad will arrange a bigger room for you later."<br /> "Yeah, it's okay, Dad."<br /> Now Zoe occupied two rooms, while Valerie still lived in the storage room hastily arranged at the beginning.<br /> The more Valerie thought about it, the colder she felt in her heart.<br /> There was nothing left for her to defend or communicate with the Horton family.<br /> Valerie turned around to look at Reese and exhaled slightly.<br /> "Understood, father."<br /> The word "father" pierced Reese's heart like a sharp sword.<br /> Reese instantly looked up from the newspaper.<br /> He met Valerie's calm and distant gaze...<br /> <br /> Chapter 6 Send Her to School<br /> Reese's pupils trembled slightly, and his mouth unconsciously opened.<br /> He found it hard to breathe.<br /> Father?<br /> Valerie's expression remained unchanged.<br /> Her eyes were clear and bright, but cold.<br /> In the depths of her eyes, there was no sign of Reese.<br /> "Valerie..."<br /> "Yes, father."<br /> Reese's voice was low.<br /> Valerie did not flinch. She looked straight at Reese. Slowly and steadily, she called out "Father", which made Reese's heart ache a bit.<br /> "Dad!"<br /> Reese recalled the soft voice when Valerie called him "Dad".<br /> What expression did she have when she called Reese "Dad"?<br /> The sound of a cup forcefully hitting the table startled Valerie.<br /> She looked at Reese in confusion, whose cheeks flushed in anger.<br /> "I told you to address elders properly. So, you deliberately did so to annoy me, didn't you?"<br /> "Cannot I call you 'Father'? Isn't that a more respectful way of addressing an elder?"<br /> Reese was furious.<br /> He wondered, "What is going on?<br /> "What happened to Valerie?<br /> "She keeps her distance from me. What does she want?"<br /> Ah?<br /> "What are you doing?"<br /> Kieran, who had not slept well last night, entered the dining room and immediately sensed the strange atmosphere.<br /> Reese's rationality was brought back by Kieran's voice.<br /> "Kieran, you come at the right time. Look at Valerie. Her character has changed! She's even contradicting us!"<br /> Reese angrily pointed his finger at Valerie.<br /> Kieran's brow twitched.<br /> He had seen the way Valerie was even before his father did.<br /> After Reese accused Valerie, the three sat awkwardly in the dining room.<br /> Valerie had lost her appetite.<br /> She just wanted to go back.<br /> And she did just as she thought.<br /> "I'm leaving first. I'll come back later."<br /> "Wait! Is this how you should behave?"<br /> Reese stood up abruptly, stopping Valerie from leaving.<br /> Valerie's brow finally moved.<br /> "Father, is there anything else?"<br /> Now it was Kieran's turn to widen his eyes.<br /> "Father..."<br /> Kieran mumbled to himself.<br /> A trace of gloominess appeared in Kieran's sharp gaze.<br /> "Valerie, let's have a proper conversation today. Dad is also here. If you have any grievances, you can talk to us and explain why you did this."<br /> Kieran pulled out a chair, crossed his arms on the table, and examined Valerie.<br /> Reese also sat down. He propped his elbows on the table with his hands on his chin.<br /> Both of them had no intention of having a good conversation.<br /> What grievances?<br /> If Valerie told them, they would always have a bunch of excuses to retort.<br /> The men of the Horton family never allowed themselves to be in the wrong.<br /> When Valerie was five or six years old, she argued with them.<br /> What she got in return was their increased dislike and reproach.<br /> Valerie clenched her teeth, placed her hands on her legs, and tightened her fists. She lowered her head, refusing to look at them.<br /> "Speak. Everyone is busy. We all have things to do in a while, so there's no obligation to indulge your temper. If you have any dissatisfaction, just say it directly."<br /> Kieran's volume gradually increased.<br /> Valerie's heart pounded with disappointment.<br /> Dissatisfaction? She dared not have any dissatisfaction.<br /> Having dissatisfaction implied that Valerie held a glimmer of hope for them.<br /> Valerie lifted her head and stared directly at the two men who were looking at her coldly.<br /> "Kieran, Father, I have no dissatisfaction. I just did things that I thought were proper. Do I need to be criticized for it?<br /> "When Father saw me in the morning, I greeted him, but he said I should address him respectfully like Zoe, and show respect to my elders.<br /> "I just called him 'Father'. Isn't that a respectful term?<br /> " Father, why are you angry? You even encouraged Kieran to criticize me.<br /> "I don't understand. It seems like no matter what I do, you will accuse me.<br /> "Is what I've done not enough?<br /> "I've given everything to Zoe that she likes, such as jewelry and my room. I've given them to her.<br /> "You told me to eat by myself, not to trouble everyone. I've learned to do it and won't trouble you anymore.<br /> "I just had breakfast early. Do I have to accept your criticism for that too?"<br /> Valerie's expression didn't show as much anger or sorrow as expected, as if she were telling a story.<br /> The pace was slow, and the tone was distant.<br /> The two men sitting across from each other didn't know how to respond at all.<br /> If Valerie cried and made a fuss like before...<br /> Crying and marking a fuss?<br /> Reese's heart missed a beat.<br /> When was the last time Valerie made a scene in front of him?<br /> And what about the room she mentioned?<br /> Zoe was in poor health, and Valerie's room was big, so Reese asked Valerie to give the room to Zoe...<br /> Where was Valerie living now?<br /> Zoe's previous room had been turned into a dressing room.<br /> Where was Valerie living now?<br /> Reality made Reese's heart throb directly.<br /> A chill surged through him.<br /> Even Reese's toes began to feel cold.<br /> Kieran glanced at Reese, observing his expression.<br /> Reese's pupils contracted as he looked at Valerie.<br /> It seemed that he thought of something.<br /> But Kieran did not soften his attitude.<br /> Zoe was in poor health, and Valerie's room was big, with good air circulation.<br /> Why not just let Zoe have it?<br /> The Horton's house had so many rooms. They could arrange one for her.<br /> Valerie was so small. How much space did she need?<br /> Even the way Valerie addressed Kieran had changed from "Kier" to "Kieran," just like her addressing Reese.<br /> Valerie was willful.<br /> Kieran's mind raced at high speed.<br /> He wanted to see if there was any way to change Valerie, who was stubborn.<br /> Out of the corner of his eyes, Kieran noticed the newspaper in Reese's hands.<br /> A spark of inspiration flashed in Kieran's mind!<br /> "You should be around 7 years old this year, right? It's time for you to go to elementary school."<br /> Hmm?<br /> Valerie looked up at Kieran with a puzzled expression.<br /> In Valerie's previous life, she wouldn't be thought of until two years later before she was sent to a public elementary school.<br /> Did this trigger the butterfly effect?<br /> A wave of shock rose inside her.<br /> Valerie quickly calmed down.<br /> It didn't matter if she went early or late. Anyway, it was a public school.<br /> It was time for Valerie to go to elementary school.<br /> In that case, she had to thank Kieran. He reminded Reese to send Valerie to school.<br /> "Yeah, school! That prestigious international school still recruits students. I'll go and see if there are any spots left."<br /> Still in a daze, Reese heard Kieran mention elementary school.<br /> His mind cleared up instantly.<br /> Reese didn't even bother to have breakfast. He walked straight to the study.<br /> There shouldn't be excitement.<br /> It was more like that Reese was escaping.<br /> Reese didn't want to admit it, and he didn't want to face Valerie.<br /> Reese would help Valerie get into a prestigious school...<br /> Only by doing so could he relieve his sense of guilt.<br /> With that thought in mind, Reese quickly dealt with the matter of enrolling Valerie in the prestigious school.<br /> The two men planned which school Valerie should go to, each engrossed in their own thoughts.<br /> Kieran used work as an excuse and left after marking a cup of coffee. He had nothing more to say to Valerie.<br /> Valerie was left alone in the kitchen, with her eyes wide open.<br /> Wasn't it supposed to be a public elementary school?<br /> <br /> Chapter 7 Enrollment (1)<br /> Valerie stayed in the dining room for a while before coming back to her senses.<br /> It didn't matter. Anywhere was fine.<br /> But she needed two things...<br /> Valerie would talk to Kieran about it. If it was not possible, she wouldn't go.<br /> With a determined mind, Valerie finished her breakfast and went straight to Kieran's study.<br /> There was a knock at the door.<br /> "Come in."<br /> Kieran gently opened the door of his study.<br /> Valerie's mind went blank for a moment.<br /> It had been so long since she last saw this study.<br /> Valerie shook her head, and then she looked up at Kieran, who was organizing his clothes, ready to go out.<br /> "Kieran, I have something to discuss with you."<br /> Kieran's expression immediately became impatient.<br /> "Just get to the point! Besides not wanting to go to school, everything else is negotiable."<br /> Valerie shrugged her shoulders. She wanted to go to school so that she wouldn't have to face them all day long.<br /> Valerie cleared her throat. "I want to borrow some money to purchase a cellphone and a laptop. I will repay you."<br /> The study fell into silence<br /> "Valerie..."<br /> Kieran felt a strange atmosphere.<br /> His sister borrowed money from him and promised to pay him back.<br /> Kieran put aside the issue of borrowing money for now.<br /> Didn't Valerie have a cellphone?<br /> Zoe had the latest tablet and cellphone. As long as there were new arrivals, Reese would purchase them for her.<br /> Kieran thought Valerie would be able to get from Zoe's spoils and had a laptop or cellphone.<br /> But it seemed not.<br /> Due to Reese's reaction just now, Kieran paid more attention.<br /> "I will purchase them for you. Our family doesn't need to borrow money to purchase such things."<br /> His remark was directed at Valerie.<br /> Valerie obediently nodded, but she would pay Kieran back.<br /> She didn't want to owe them.<br /> Kieran agreed, and Valerie politely bid farewell to him.<br /> She left the study without looking back.<br /> "..."<br /> Kieran's brows furrowed tightly.<br /> But Valerie had left the study. He suppressed his dissatisfaction and went out to work.<br /> As he came to the door, there happened to be a maid walking out with garbage bags.<br /> Kieran, who was adjusting his tie, caught a whiff of lavender fragrance.<br /> He turned around and gazed at one of the bags that looked different from the others.<br /> Kieran thought it was just an empty garbage bag.<br /> But inside it was an unfinished sachet and some dried lavender flowers.<br /> It was thrown away by Valerie.<br /> Kieran froze at the door for a moment.<br /> He had never seen this thing before, and Valerie never told him that she would make a sachet for him.<br /> But Kieran was certain that it was thrown away by Valerie.<br /> "Mr. Kieran?"<br /> The driver at the door found it was about to be late for work, so he called out to Kieran with a puzzled look on his face.<br /> "Well, let's go."<br /> Kieran got into the luxury car and left the Horton's place.<br /> The maid who was cleaning up brought out the bags from other rooms.<br /> She looked at the flattened garbage bag.<br /> Her eyes widened in shock.<br /> "Ah? Where are the sachet and flowers inside this bag? Did I lose them? This is too bad. Where are they?"<br /> The nervous maid searched all day to preserve her position, but she did not know these two items were in a drawer in Kieran's office.<br /> After leaving Kieran's study, Valerie started wandering around the Horton's place.<br /> Even in her past life, Valerie wasn't familiar with the layout of the house. She just knew everyone's rooms, the dining room, and the small garden, but she didn't touch anything else.<br /> How foolish!<br /> Valerie sneered.<br /> She started wandering around the manor.<br /> As Valerie reached the garden, she heard the pleasant laughter of a child.<br /> Valerie looked towards the garden.<br /> The sunlight shone brilliantly in this beautiful garden.<br /> Zoe sat on the swing specially made for her by her parents, with her mother pushing her from behind.<br /> Zoe swung higher and higher.<br /> Both of them were laughing happily.<br /> Zoe's tender but pale face was bathed in sunlight. She appeared to be fragile.<br /> Yet, Zoe was incredibly beautiful.<br /> Valerie found the scene so hurtful.<br /> The throbbing in Valerie's heart made her fingertips start to ache.<br /> She quickly reached out to rub her fingers and heart, trying to alleviate the pain.<br /> Under the sunlight, Zoe formed a stark contrast with Valerie in the dark room.<br /> After a while, Valerie quietly left, no longer continuing to look at them.<br /> "Hmm?"<br /> Reyna, who was feeding Zoe water, suddenly felt a shock.<br /> She lifted her head abruptly and looked towards the window where Valerie had just stood.<br /> Reyna placed her right hand on her body and took slow breaths.<br /> For a moment, she felt a strange sensation, but more importantly, she felt that something important was moving away from her.<br /> "Mom, what's wrong?"<br /> Zoe tilted her head and looked at Reyna, with a hair clip on her hair that Valerie liked the most.<br /> "Oh, nothing. I just spaced out for a moment."<br /> Zoe's voice eased Reyna's mind a bit.<br /> Putting aside the momentary discomfort she felt, Reyna happily played with Zoe.<br /> Not long after Valerie indifferently returned to the room, there was a knock on the door.<br /> It was Jayvion. He was holding the phone and laptop that Valerie mentioned to Kieran in the morning.<br /> "Ms. Valerie, Mr. Kieran asked me to give you the phone and laptop. Let me activate them for you."<br /> Jayvion knelt down on one knee and made eye contact with Valerie. He carefully explained how to use the phone.<br /> "Thank you, Jayvion. I watched how Kieran turned on and off the computer and operated the phone. So, you can rest assured."<br /> Jayvion looked at Valerie strangely. Valerie took the phone and laptop from him.<br /> With a series of actions, she left Jayvion speechless.<br /> "Ms. Valerie, it's good that you know how to use them. If there's anything you don't know or if they get damaged, just let me know, and I will send someone to repair them for you."<br /> "Yes, thank you, Jayvion! I will be careful!"<br /> Jayvion looked kindly at Valerie, who had her eyes on the phone, stood up, and bent slightly towards her.<br /> "Congratulations on starting school, Ms. Valerie."<br /> Valerie suddenly looked up. Jayvion was smiling kindly and sincerely gave her best wishes.<br /> Uncontrollably, Valerie's nose twitched, and tears filled her eyes.<br /> She bit her back teeth hard, not letting herself cry.<br /> At the sight of Valerie's teary eyes, Jayvion felt sorry for her.<br /> Jayvion was advanced in age. And Valerie's eyes were pure enough to soften his heart.<br /> Jayvion admitted that he could not be indifferent to Valerie.<br /> Valerie was a pitiful girl.<br /> So, Jayvion had sympathy for her.<br /> <br /> Chapter 8 Enrollment (2)<br /> "Ms. Valerie, it's going to get better."<br /> Jayvion spoke straightforwardly.<br /> He felt that Valerie was not thinking like a mediocre child.<br /> Jayvion believed the precocious and sensible Valerie would understand what he meant.<br /> He was right.<br /> Valerie nodded, quickly wiped her eyes, and once again looked at Jayvion with a smile.<br /> Seeing Valerie like this made Jayvion's heart ache even more.<br /> He let out a long sigh.<br /> Jayvion rubbed Valerie's head.<br /> "Ms. Valerie, I'll go get your lunch. Please wait a moment."<br /> Jayvion adjusted his mood and returned to his usual work state. He respectfully bowed to Valerie before he turned away to get her lunch.<br /> Valerie's attention was immediately back on her cell phone and laptop.<br /> She rummaged through her shopping bag to see the invoice inside.<br /> As she expected, there was no invoice at all.<br /> Kieran had prejudged her reaction.<br /> The invoice was delivered to Kieran immediately after the purchase.<br /> Valerie froze for a moment.<br /> Hastily grabbing her phone, she downloaded eBay and scanned the laptop.<br /> Moving closer to the screen, she squinted and counted carefully.<br /> She gasped at the price.<br /> Seeing the price clearly, Valerie moved backward.<br /> Uncertain, she counted it again...<br /> She could not believe it.<br /> She was thousands of dollars in loan at such a young age.<br /> Valerie was suddenly desperate.<br /> Hanging her head down, she opened her laptop and downloaded software to edit short videos.<br /> Valerie, who was still gloomy, adjusted her mind, clicked on the software, and tried the functions inside.<br /> On her cell phone, she also downloaded an app that would be a worldwide hit in the future.<br /> Valerie set a firm goal in her heart.<br /> She squinted her eyes like a little old man and worked hard to get familiar with the software.<br /> ---<br /> The next morning, Valerie opened her eyes in a daze.<br /> She was awakened by Jayvion's knock on the door.<br /> "Ms. Valerie! Mr. Kieran said he was going to take you to school, so you need to get up and wash up quickly now."<br /> "I see."<br /> Getting out of the covers with great difficulty, Valerie rubbed her face and forced herself to wake up.<br /> Quickly, she found her cleanest and most decent clothes from the closet and put them on.<br /> She tied her hair in a ponytail.<br /> And then she appeared in the dining room with such a brisk look.<br /> Kieran sipped his coffee as he looked at the work messages on his phone.<br /> He heard Valerie's footsteps and didn't look up at her.<br /> "Hurry up and eat. I don't have much time. We'll just meet with the principal, and then you'll be in school all day today. The school bag, stationery, and other things are ready. Carry it yourself."<br /> "Got it."<br /> The conversation between the two was stiff and brief.<br /> This bunch of words instantly made the atmosphere awkward to the extreme.<br /> The servants poked their heads out of the kitchen from time to time to look into the dining room.<br /> There were doubts in their eyes.<br /> "What's going on? Why is the relationship between Ms. Valerie and Mr. Kieran getting worse?"<br /> "Yesterday, someone working the morning shift heard Ms. Valerie arguing with Mr. Reese and Mr. Kieran in the dining room. That's why they are so awkward today."<br /> "What? Ms. Valerie had a fight with Mr. Kieran? I don't believe it."<br /> "But it's not impossible. Yesterday, when I was cleaning up the garbage in Ms. Valerie's room, I saw a sachet in her garbage can that she made for Mr. Kieran. She threw it away before it was finished."<br /> This news directly made the servants' mouths wide open.<br /> The servants witnessed Valerie doing a lot for this family.<br /> They felt sorry for Valerie, so they often helped her.<br /> The servants were confused about the situation now.<br /> They wondered if Valerie had given up on getting along with her family.<br /> Some of the soft-hearted ones were about to cry.<br /> They lifted their sleeves and wiped their eyes.<br /> Meanwhile, they sighed.<br /> "What a pitiful kid!"<br /> Valerie ate her breakfast in low spirits. She only ate one egg and drank a glass of milk. And then she jumped down from her chair and went to the living room to get her school bag.<br /> Kieran finished his last sip of coffee.<br /> After putting down his cup, he headed straight for the door.<br /> Valerie followed him, climbing into the car with some difficulties.<br /> Seeing that she hadn't closed the car door yet, Kieran turned to look at Valerie in annoyance.<br /> She was facing him and had just climbed in. She had not yet seated herself.<br /> The words of reprimand caught in his throat.<br /> This made Kieran feel particularly uncomfortable.<br /> "Move fast! Don't waste time."<br /> Valerie didn't bother to retort.<br /> After sitting upright, she reached out her short little hands and slammed the door shut with all her might.<br /> By the time she was done, Valerie was already exhausted.<br /> She now really didn't have any strength to argue with Kieran.<br /> The moment the door was closed, Kieran signaled the driver to drive away.<br /> He kept frowning.<br /> There were faint dark circles under his eyes.<br /> His head throbbed painfully.<br /> Squinting uncomfortably, he put down his cell phone and began to take a nap.<br /> Beside him, Valerie smelled of cheap shampoo.<br /> She asked Jayvion for it.<br /> But the scent gradually eased Kieran's crankiness that had lasted a whole night.<br /> It even reduced his headache.<br /> In the past, with this scent, Valerie would massage his head.<br /> At that time, her eyes were full of worry, and her hands were gentle.<br /> Even when her hands were sore, she would continue to massage Kieran until he fell asleep.<br /> Asleep?<br /> Kieran's eyes opened in an instant.<br /> He looked at Valerie, who was sitting quietly on the side.<br /> She was too thin. She hugged her schoolbag and leaned against the back of the chair.<br /> She was watching the scenery outside the window.<br /> Her clothes seemed to be the ones that Zoe had worn for some time and abandoned.<br /> Her undernourished yellow hair was nearly transparent in the sunlight.<br /> Kieran felt an unprecedented heartache.<br /> He thought, "Since when did this little one stop pouting at me?"<br /> Obviously, in the past, she would use a soft voice to ask him for what she wanted.<br /> Later, she suddenly became sensible. She served him tea and water. 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158,796	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":158793}'	No	2024-01-25 14:51	active	121	707832554827604	Start Your Neuropathy Healing Journey	Say Goodbye 👋 to Neuropathy Pain! - Introducing the Neuropathy Blend Superfoods Daily Powder<br /> <br /> Do you suffer from the pins and needles feeling that<br /> <br /> and the constant discomfort that comes with neuropathy?<br /> <br /> The scientifically formulated greens powder is packed with nerve-healing nutrients such as Alpha Lipoic Acid and Lion's Mane that will help your long-term neuropathy recover.<br /> <br /> But that's not all. Our daily neuropathy blend also supports your day-to-day gut health with specialized enzymes and probiotics.<br /> <br /> We're so confident you'll benefit from the Neuropathy Blend<br /> that we offer a 60-day money back if you aren't satisfied.<br /> No questions asked.<br /> <br /> Get back to enjoying life, like the thousands of others who gave our neuropathy blend 5 stars.<br /> <br /> Try our Neuropathy Blend today and begin your recovery journey!	LEARN_MORE	https://thenervebrand.com/pages/neuropathyblend50	105070915867339	The Nerve Brand	https://facebook.com/thenervebrand	941	1	742,950,447,557,581	2024-01-24 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	1	Learn more	The Nerve Brand	120205145362660594	thenervebrand.com	NONE	image	Stop the Pins & Needles Burning from Neuropathy.	https://thenervebrand.com/pages/neuropathyblend50	2024-01-23 15:43	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/421951290_935562731245876_2230527912525006815_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=pTZqw2ezyCcAX9DbYcJ&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDLpoGe-AvzAyVpbwcA3L_I9ly97A_eR6UFNEsh6I3fgA&oe=65B77407	person_profile	Blake the Neuropathy Guy	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/421859740_393134433242897_2127531011252041628_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=BjRWqOiuAL0AX-OFCID&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfCRSXh3cp-u_FxHJrLoZ07VZP2I718AW7fZCpfgTPz8XA&oe=65B79AC6	3	The Nerve Brand	2024-01-23 02:00	View Edit Delete
158,816	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":158815}'	No	2024-01-25 14:51	active	121	400437929187305	No More Neuropathic Foot Pain!	Struggling with neuropathic foot pain, and stiff and sore joints?<br /> <br /> No matter whether your neuropathy is diabetic, chemo-induced, autoimmune, or idiopathic… tingling neuropathy can wreak havoc on your life. <br /> <br /> It’s important to do something now before it’s too late…<br /> <br /> The Nooro NMES Body Massager uses breakthrough technology that offers relief from neuropathic foot pain, stiffness, and swelling almost instantly by promoting blood circulation and healing the damaged tissue in your foot.<br /> <br /> All it takes is 15 minutes a day and can be used from the comfort of your home. <br /> <br /> Within just 14 days of use, you’ll feel significantly more energetic and you’ll be able to enjoy life to the fullest once again.<br /> <br /> The Nooro NMES Body Massager also comes with FREE Shipping & 90-Day Money-Back Guarantee. You will either get results or your money back guaranteed.<br /> <br /> ✅ Stimulates blood flow <br /> ✅ Naturally promotes nerve regeneration process (no harsh medication) <br /> ✅ Designed & recommended by Dr. Campbell, a top renowned Chicago doctor with over 10 years of experience<br /> <br /> Get yours now risk-free -> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftry.nooro-us.com%2Freview-6&h=AT1KRc_Qrye8R9m__dX05Xb53VUS2961w9K9iu9hrIs029ZfIDSIrRl48GLVU32OWk0VIpyPU92n_SzENed2Obvh_UMbskltdHeJobLxRWrmIJpMocQUZIu4Np2JimdVE1VO1g4ffCMnJg7r6xNiSNg7nbNAPHFDiIdb3Q" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://try.nooro-us.com/review-6</a>	SHOP_NOW	https://try.nooro-us.com/review-6	107580105023479	Nooro	https://facebook.com/100077727633020	20,329	3	328,746,586,699,694	2024-01-24 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	1	Shop now	Nooro	120205585600490533	try.nooro-us.com	NONE	video	FREE Shipping & 90-Day Results Or Refund Guarantee	https://try.nooro-us.com/review-6	2024-01-17 08:57	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/420172267_346573108138372_4310323069945387975_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=iMDZigOX0ocAX88uW3E&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA40XRyURB_KlL4ZxElmVt7hWCueP9SQqQT2Q-nW5qT6Q&oe=65B8505F	person_profile	Nooro	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/420190012_756785283172070_5223626195354805533_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=f0La7CWVHrYAX9Ft1BP&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfC9RyMHZ_u3WluM8h0BAjPGfKvddKr9cHWYbf4-c6g-pA&oe=65B7619B	3	Nooro	2024-01-24 02:00	View Edit Delete
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158,859	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"is_bh_simple_request":true,"simple_request_ratio":0.4479166666666667,"is_bh_selenium":null,"selenium_ratio":null,"ratio_threshold":0.8}'	No	2024-01-25 14:51	active	121	1451621415760983		This guitar has had a rough start to life, a router mishap ended up taking a hunk out of the side. In an earlier StewMac video (@stewmac_guitar), Dan (@monsterfret) and I patched this body. The color and texture of the mahogany fillet was pretty good, but the grain was a little off. It looked good but it was noticeable. <br /> <br /> I am now prepping to finish this guitar and I want to make the patch as invisible as possible, so I am drawing in some grainlines, first with a pencil, and then coming back and etching them in with a scribe.<br /> <br /> In the end, I think it looks pretty good… not perfect (which causes my OCD nerve to twitch 🫣) , but I think most people will never notice. <br /> <br /> What do you think?<br /> <br /> #guitarmaker #guitarbuilder #guitarbuilding #guitarbuilder #customguitar #bespokeguitar #stewmac #stewmac_guitar #monsterfret #electricguitar #luthier<br /> #lutherie #luthiery	VIEW_INSTAGRAM_PROFILE	http://instagram.com/luthiersworkbench	107107826013786	Poling Guitars	https://facebook.com/polingguitars	1,546	1	804,330,657,746,894	2024-01-24 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	1	Visit Instagram profile	Poling Guitars	6522010431444	instagram.com	NONE	video		http://instagram.com/luthiersworkbench	2024-01-23 13:58	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/420538007_747657677245127_817082523131441394_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=5xkdSkTp4mwAX8-m1ul&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC2vkyN_Dleb3wEARLF0vGL_HDGEbppH3Q0wvFrVTruuw&oe=65B750B1	person_profile	Brock Poling	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/422108250_905151211278929_3908646817195108331_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=DBWfLCqnkSUAX8T2wvr&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBeYS3qHvNq2UzbtfOQddnUxLd1Q_RKd3E4ea5IYVXLdA&oe=65B825AF	3	Poling Guitars	2024-01-23 02:00	View Edit Delete
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158,394	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-01-25 14:51	active	121	1099015691279028	I Got My Life Back!	💪 "I stopped my carpal tunnel from worsening!" 🙌 See how Joan halted the progression of her debilitating wrist and hand nerve damage thanks to infrared treatment. <br /> <br /> If you're struggling with activity-stopping symptoms, Joan's uplifting experience could be a game changer for protecting your health. <br /> <br /> 👉 Get informed today <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftry.remediqe.com%2FA067%2FAdv3&h=AT3m4VoJ85siZWCw0XXVdjz3VHz0YTIYki9OatP7MGmbPjJCmDnneRrFq5L26CicNe8qJIgXrAKm3KeapON2DCsXHrw1wFOYqkZS0X4I0V-6KJLhEPpbtzz3vO7I7MPL55zDUjKe-TiMTkXCaHjILHeXzGUu3zectvpF8rBo" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="async">https://try.remediqe.com/A067/Adv3</a>	LEARN_MORE	https://try.remediqe.com/A067/Adv3	183367918183653	PureVitality Blog	https://facebook.com/61553453101889	3	1	1,287,246,362,668,657	2024-01-24 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	1	Learn more	PureVitality Blog	120204772689460468	try.remediqe.com	NONE	image	Attention! If You're Still Using Wrist Braces and Over-the-Counter Medication for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, You Might Be Making Your Situation Worse.	https://try.remediqe.com/A067/Adv3	2024-01-24 03:33	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/421731465_1561470857973065_2001819252863078266_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=v9FbWz7-T8UAX-5gUe2&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfA8Al3iLoX69hp-z8KzDgL1m7zlSqGG2ggMqr1Xp_nf_g&oe=65B898F5	person_profile	PureVitality Blog	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/422192055_773999951211144_8414145856443842430_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=-4CP6kk4isQAX-_Ye42&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAYRayT8M_HRRntTamYCpEoEmWoklZPl8LSLBWBCtcb8Q&oe=65B8A439	3	PureVitality Blog	2024-01-24 02:00	View Edit Delete
158,420	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":158416}'	Yes	2024-01-25 14:51	active	121	3323495384608470	🔥HOT SALE -60% OFF🔥 Footpathemed Compression Shoulder Brace	"👍 Top physical therapists have developed a breakthrough Compression Shoulder Brace designed to provide support precisely where it's required to ease frozen shoulder pain, rotator cuff pain, arthritic shoulder, and general shoulder pain.<br /> 🔥👉🏻Get it: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshoulder-brace-tk.superdeals2day.com%2F&h=AT1duwP_Sv76st39avpyb8aN5vew1tGZTeNhsVxIIGDHabSgC2Ftupii6zy3WE7EBG8ftb_Q3kFg2f1-NqXfFQbqS7BHUT5LnwdrQ0-5Uk45u6IG_RnUYgbdrtqYcKIhEQjz-anw5YgT0ehKXXVLwEqpyFcQbA" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shoulder-brace-tk.superdeals2day.com/</a>"	SHOP_NOW	https://shoulder-brace-tk.superdeals2day.com/	167716053100047	Smartchoice Store	https://facebook.com/61554571140102	0	1	397,553,226,124,232	2024-01-24 02:00	regular_page	eligible	NONE	1	1	0	Shop now	Smartchoice Store	120203907841510647	shoulder-brace-tk.superdeals2day.com	NONE	video		https://shoulder-brace-tk.superdeals2day.com/	2024-01-24 02:57	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/422328588_713521620847393_808172727000874973_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=XfS4Adzm4AsAX9NYmBB&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDVmzb0SAKiqRMbGvp7lblXGmGNvxQgs_CRFQRM8_Z5xw&oe=65B78CEE	person_profile	Smartchoice Store	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/422349359_1480858372473767_1357376320433918891_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=3gWtUL6OqVgAX_dNDy4&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDOfPhqgkqzOZSXwI-VwxMDrru14CC39LZN4UPlicdbfg&oe=65B778F1	3	Smartchoice Store	2024-01-24 02:00	View Edit Delete
158,444	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":158416}'	Yes	2024-01-25 14:51	active	121	916925486629776	🔥HOT SALE -60% OFF🔥 Footpathemed Compression Shoulder Brace	"👍 Top physical therapists have developed a breakthrough Compression Shoulder Brace designed to provide support precisely where it's required to ease frozen shoulder pain, rotator cuff pain, arthritic shoulder, and general shoulder pain.<br /> 🔥👉🏻Get it: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshoulder-brace-tk.superdeals2day.com%2F&h=AT1mjLR-yT0zYXeWjkZgubBcaxEaoD5xZi5jYfLN0LkpYZVejpxkptS3spTm7AkEoc64XTCyS1IA3aEOXcU2nKnqub690dUUktzCUJMTmKAvtev9KYjUi7qYIoC8yd0pqq0__h3mkc27VUBDSR9QbZrEUhiYXA" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shoulder-brace-tk.superdeals2day.com/</a>"	SHOP_NOW	https://shoulder-brace-tk.superdeals2day.com/	186721121191375	Smartchoice Store	https://facebook.com/61554146087951	0	1	1,565,702,597,508,897	2024-01-24 02:00	regular_page	eligible	NONE	1	1	0	Shop now	Smartchoice Store	120205981073550750	shoulder-brace-tk.superdeals2day.com	NONE	video		https://shoulder-brace-tk.superdeals2day.com/	2024-01-24 02:01	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/422299010_1558300451662940_348692439898058865_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=1j98L7AgkLsAX__aMch&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCYFQoR9AKq3HzVWWUPHzXmJxg8uKmOq6xHPnfRDUsRvA&oe=65B88EAE	person_profile	Smartchoice Store	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/422344817_1886015041854380_5063187658986269625_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=hXsyOzeMhQ4AX9Zhwtt&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAU-X8LvwqyQI-hOn3abG9KZNDwOi2zORtKmQVgkvJPeQ&oe=65B79050	3	Smartchoice Store	2024-01-24 02:00	View Edit Delete
158,471	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":158483}'	No	2024-01-25 14:51	active	121	339884062247733	🔥HOT SALE -60% OFF🔥 Footpathemed Compression Shoulder Brace	👍 Top physical therapists have developed a breakthrough Compression Shoulder Brace designed to provide support precisely where it's required to ease frozen shoulder pain, rotator cuff pain, arthritic shoulder, and general shoulder pain.<br /> 🔥👉🏻Get it: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshoulder-brace-01.superdeals2day.com%2F&h=AT2SnS7Nou4JXpm_xbh324pcj6PL0aHrLJceKgGSaTtTl-tab7QLtBvwpCAN7iNwZR44mVQuHhUC_Y_wK1nS84bY6BGJx4_WPHB1CzYLxHyAdYnsXsM_X1hBQGTf8mzJmMkKrMW2aduSZwMnGotxuN7gggAoEtq9zWUNBg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shoulder-brace-01.superdeals2day.com/</a>	SHOP_NOW	https://shoulder-brace-01.superdeals2day.com/	208493989016704	Shoulder Brace	https://facebook.com/61555464166676	0	1	1,047,396,983,148,657	2024-01-24 02:00	regular_page	eligible	NONE	1	1	0	Shop now	Shoulder Brace	120205657634870583	shoulder-brace-01.superdeals2day.com	NONE	video		https://shoulder-brace-01.superdeals2day.com/	2024-01-24 01:57	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/421680820_418963974032564_6066501041686877055_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=hJSFFOjzo_UAX-AvH7q&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfAHsNiXuHC6VYsmM6PGWHYrnfE0R2S4wZzPcZX-TChvdg&oe=65B890EA	person_profile	Shoulder Brace	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/421671015_676871647984603_6266332088617425175_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=rO9BFRLdS5kAX8kwN_b&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfCQ7wy0ej9bcDKRAkAXn51kX-sM8gJnDTHJdqCfZyMrVg&oe=65B80605	3	Shoulder Brace	2024-01-24 02:00	View Edit Delete

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