Chapter 428

The room fell silent for a few seconds, Elara's hand on the door handle, unmoving. She wanted to hear how Alaric would respond—whether he would defend her or…

Finally, Alaric's voice, weak and strained, broke the silence. "Don't mention her in front of me again. From now on, I'll act as if I never had this daughter."

Elara's hand slowly relaxed, and she looked down with a bitter smile.

It seemed A